One-Pot Spicy Pork and Kimchi Stir Fry with Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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A quick one-pot Korean-inspired stir fry combining ground pork with tangy kimchi and spicy gochujang served over steamed rice for an easy, bold-flavored meal. This Korean-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground pork, kimchi, chopped, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 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: 25 min Serves 4 Korean cuisine 520 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1 cup kimchi, chopped
2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 green onions, sliced
1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
1 1/4 cups water
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
1 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 1 lb ground pork and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 1 cup chopped kimchi, 2 tbsp gochujang, and 2 tbsp soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes until the mixture is well combined and heated through.
Step 4: Add 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice and 1 1/4 cups water to the skillet. Stir everything together and bring to a boil.
Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Step 6: Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with 3 sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.