Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Tender strips of pork quickly stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers and fresh ginger, coated in a savory-spicy sauce for a satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 into 1/4-inch strips pork tenderloin
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks, sliced thin for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until browned but not fully cooked.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger to the pork and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper, continuing to stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. Pour this sauce over the pork and vegetables.
5. Step 5: Stir everything for another 1-2 minutes until the pork is fully cooked and the sauce thickens slightly, coating the ingredients.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately.