Korean-Style Spicy Pork Stir Fry with Street Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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A fiery stir fry featuring tender pork and crunchy vegetables in a spicy gochujang sauce, capturing the essence of Korean street food. This Korean-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, gochujang (Korean chili paste), 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 minced garlic cloves
1 tbsp minced ginger
1 medium julienned carrot
1 medium sliced into strips green bell pepper
1 medium sliced yellow onion
2 sliced scallions
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sugar
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp sugar, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced ginger to create the marinade.
Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade, tossing to coat evenly. Let sit for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
Step 4: Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 5: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced yellow onion to the pork. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Step 6: Toss in 2 sliced scallions and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 7: Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds over the stir fry. Serve immediately with steamed rice or lettuce wraps.