Spicy Stir-Fried Pork with Red Bell Pepper and Garlic

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-01 · Updated 2026-05-01

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender pork and vibrant red bell peppers with a garlicky kick. This chinese-inspired pork ready in about 22 minutes pairs pork shoulder, thinly sliced, garlic cloves, minced, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, 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.

Ingredients

• 300 g pork shoulder, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into 1/2-inch strips
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp red chili flakes; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
2. Step 2: Add 300 g thinly sliced pork shoulder to the skillet and stir-fry for 5 minutes until the pork is browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Toss in 1 medium red bell pepper sliced into 1/2-inch strips, and continue stir-frying for another 3 minutes until the pepper is tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the mixture; season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper. Stir well and cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the pork and peppers.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions on top before serving.