Spicy Korean-Inspired Pork Stir Fry with Bell Peppers and Rice

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Tender pork stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and a spicy gochujang glaze, served over steamed white rice for a quick and flavorful meal. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, soy sauce, gochujang (Korean chili paste) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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 strips pork tenderloin
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin wedges yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp fresh, grated ginger
• 2, sliced thin for garnish scallions
• 2 cups cooked white rice

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tbsp sesame oil until smooth. Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated pork strips to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until pork is browned and nearly cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced green bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced yellow onion to the wok. Continue stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced scallions. Serve immediately over 2 cups cooked white rice.