---
title: "Sweet Chili Pork Bowls: Bell Pepper & Peanuts"
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sweet-chili-pork-bowls-5efb358e43975d50ea6927d2
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Sesame
  - Soy
  - Wheat
  - Peanuts
tags:
  - Easy Cleanup
  - Lightning Prep
  - Easy Prep
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 100700
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the sweet and savory blend, though some found it too sweet
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make, though candying peanuts was tricky for some
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/sweet-chili-pork-bowls.avif"
---
@sweet thai chili sauce{2%tbsp}
@onion{1%unit}
@sweet soy glaze{1%tbsp}
@ground pork{12%oz}
@lime{1%unit}
@bell pepper{1%unit}
@jasmine rice{1%cup}
@cilantro{½%cup}
@peanuts{¼%cup}
@salt{1%tsp}
@black pepper{½%tsp}
@sugar{1%tsp}
@butter{2%tbsp}
@olive oil{2%tbsp}
@water{1½%cup}

Wash and dry all produce. Halve, core, and thinly slice bell pepper into strips. Halve, peel, and thinly slice onion. Zest and quarter lime. Mince cilantro.

In a #small pot{}, combine jasmine rice, 1¼ cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender ~{15%minutes}. Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

While rice cooks, heat a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add peanuts, sugar, and 2 tbsp water. Cook, stirring often, until water has evaporated and peanuts are coated and lightly toasted ~{3%minutes}. Turn off heat; transfer to a #small bowl{}. Wipe out pan.

Heat a drizzle of olive oil in same pan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onion; season with salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until tender and lightly browned ~{6%minutes}. Transfer veggies to a plate.

Add another drizzle of oil to same pan over medium-high heat. Add ground pork; season with salt and pepper. Using a spatula, press into an even layer. Cook, without stirring, until browned on bottom ~{3%minutes}. Break up meat into pieces and continue cooking until pork is cooked through ~{2%minutes}. Stir in cooked veggies, then add sweet thai chili sauce, sweet soy glaze, and 1 tbsp butter. Cook, stirring, until mixture is thoroughly coated ~{1%minutes} more.

Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 tbsp butter and lime zest to taste. Season with salt. Divide between bowls and top with pork mixture, peanuts, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges on the side.