Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

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A colorful stir fry featuring tender pork strips tossed in a spicy-sweet Korean marinade with crisp bell peppers. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb pork shoulder, thinly sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
3, minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp, grated ginger
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
1 large, sliced into strips green bell pepper
1 medium, sliced yellow onion
2, chopped green onions
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder and marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add marinated pork and stir fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced green bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced yellow onion to the skillet. Stir fry for another 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.