Honey Soy Ground Pork Lettuce Bowls

Wake up your skillet and get it hot over medium-high heat! Drop in the pork and cook, breaking it apart with your spatula, until it is beautifully browned and totally cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Drain any extra fat if needed — we like lean and mean!

Add your minced garlic and grated ginger right into the skillet with the pork. Give it a quick stir and let it cook for 30 seconds, just enough for the aromatics to explode into your kitchen!

Pour in the soy sauce, drizzle the honey or brown sugar, and splash the vinegar. Stir everything up and let it simmer for 1–2 minutes, letting those flavors mingle. If you want a saucier, thicker sauce, stir in your cornstarch slurry and cook for just 30–60 seconds until it thickens up!

Toss in the shredded carrots and water chestnuts (if using). Give everything a good mix and cook for another 1–2 minutes until the carrots are just tender and the water chestnuts are adding that satisfying crunch!

Now it is time to assemble! Spoon that glorious pork mixture into crisp lettuce leaves or serve it over a bed of rice — your tasty, vibrant dinner is ready to dazzle!