Half-Hour Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

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A quick and spicy pork stir fry cooked in 30 minutes featuring tender pork strips and colorful bell peppers tossed in a bold chili-garlic sauce. This asian-inspired stir fry ready in about 30 minutes pairs garlic cloves, minced, ginger, grated, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb sliced pork tenderloin strips and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned and cooked through.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper and 1 large sliced green bell pepper, stir frying for 3-4 minutes until the peppers soften but retain some crunch.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp chili paste, and 1 tsp brown sugar until combined. Pour the sauce over the pork and vegetables and toss well to coat.
  5. Step 5: Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the stir fry.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced scallions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving over steamed rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Half-Hour Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Bell Peppers take to make?

Total time is about 30 minutes (10 min prep + 20 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Half-Hour Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Bell Peppers?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep garlic cloves, minced from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Hour Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Bell Peppers?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Half-Hour Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Bell Peppers for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Half-Hour Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Bell Peppers?

Asian stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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