Spicy Korean-Inspired Stir Fry with Pork and Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

A quick stir fry featuring tender pork strips tossed with spicy gochujang sauce and crisp vegetables for a satisfying Korean-flavored meal. This Korean-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork loin, thinly sliced, carrot, bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 pork loin, thinly sliced
• 1 large, julienned carrot
• 1 medium red, thinly sliced bell pepper
• 3 stalks, chopped green onions
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp gochujang, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb thinly sliced pork loin and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the pork is nearly cooked through and starting to brown.
5. Step 5: Add 1 large julienned carrot and 1 medium thinly sliced red bell pepper to the pan, stir-frying for 3 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Pour the gochujang sauce mixture over the pork and vegetables, tossing to coat evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and clings to everything.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat, stir in 3 chopped green onions, and season with 1/2 tsp black pepper.
8. Step 8: Sprinkle 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving with steamed rice or noodles.