Spiced Pork Stir-Fry with Ginger, Garlic, and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

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Quick stir-fried ground pork with fresh ginger, garlic, and colorful bell peppers in a savory soy-ginger sauce. This Asian-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs ground pork, ginger root, garlic cloves 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground pork
1 tbsp grated ginger root
3 minced garlic cloves
1 large, thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 large, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 sliced for garnish scallions
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 2: Add 1 tbsp grated ginger root and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 3: Add 1 lb ground pork, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in 1 large thinly sliced red bell pepper and 1 large thinly sliced yellow bell pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
Step 5: Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork and vegetables.
Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced scallions, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.