Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Basil

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Tender strips of pork stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, fresh basil, and a spicy, savory sauce that delivers bold Asian flavors in under 30 minutes. This Thai-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs pork tenderloin, soy sauce, fish sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Thai cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 1 lb thinly sliced pork tenderloin with 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Toss to marinate for 10 minutes.
  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 thinly sliced fresh red chili, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add the marinated pork strips and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the pork is cooked through and lightly browned.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 large thinly sliced red bell pepper, 1 large thinly sliced green bell pepper, and 1 medium sliced yellow onion to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup fresh Thai basil leaves until wilted. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

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