Spicy Pork Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Garlic Ginger Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-01 · Updated 2026-07-01

Quick and vibrant stir-fried pork tossed with crisp bell peppers in a fragrant garlic-ginger chili sauce perfect for weeknight meals. This Asian Fusion-inspired pork 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced against the grain pork tenderloin
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 3, sliced into 1-inch pieces green onions
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp red chili flakes, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: 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 lightly browned but not fully cooked.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the pork and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Toss in 1 large red bell pepper and 1 large yellow bell pepper sliced into strips. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the peppers are bright and slightly tender.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and vegetables and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
6. Step 6: Drizzle 2 tsp sesame oil and add 3 sliced green onions, stirring once more before removing from heat. Serve immediately with steamed rice.