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Speedy Saucy Pork and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Tender strips of pork and crisp bell peppers coated in a savory, speedy sauce create a flavorful weeknight stir-fry.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
4
Level
Weeknight
Speedy Saucy Pork and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry

Get dinner on the table in a flash with this Speedy Saucy Pork and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry! Featuring tender pork, colorful bell peppers, and a craveable savory sauce, it’s a vibrant and satisfying meal that comes together faster than takeout. Perfect for busy evenings!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

For the Pork

  • 1 lb pork loin or tenderloin, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp dried ginger)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for sauce thickening)

For the Stir-Fry

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 large bell peppers (any color), thinly sliced
  • 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
  • Cooked rice or noodles, for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pat pork slices dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss pork with 1 tbsp cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.

  2. Step 2

    In a separate small bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients: soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, water/broth, and 1 tsp cornstarch. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add pork in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked through. Remove pork and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Add the remaining 1 tbsp vegetable oil to the skillet. Add sliced bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.

  5. Step 5

    Give the prepared sauce a quick whisk again, then pour it into the skillet with the vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables, about 1-2 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Return the cooked pork to the skillet and toss to coat everything in the sauce. Cook for just 1 minute to heat through. Serve immediately over cooked rice or noodles.

Tips

  • Slicing pork thinly and against the grain ensures tenderness.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking pork; it can steam instead of brown.
  • A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds or sliced green onions makes a great garnish.

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