One-Pot Spicy Korean Pork Stir-Fry with Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A vibrant one-pot stir-fry featuring tender pork slices cooked with spicy gochujang sauce and crisp vegetables for a quick, flavorful meal. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, 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 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced pork tenderloin
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 medium, julienned carrot
• 1 medium, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced onion
• 2, chopped scallions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the pork is no longer pink and starts to brown.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium julienned carrot, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced onion to the pan. Sauté with the pork and sauce for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir-fry and toss to combine. Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 chopped scallions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.