Pecos Red Stew
Richly flavored and colored with crushed red pepper and chili powder, this robust Texas-style stew features pork and veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, or sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 Tbs vegetable oil
- 2 cups onion, chopped
- 1 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 Tbs chili powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano leaves
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red pepper, crushed
- 2 14 1/2 oz cans chicken broth
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled, cubed (1-inch)
- 2 cups kernel corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 16 oz can garbanzo beans, drained
Directions
- Heat oil in Dutch oven. Brown pork over medium-high heat. Stir in onions, green pepper, garlic, cilantro, chili powder, oregano, salt, red pepper and chicken broth. Cover; cook over medium-low heat for 45-55 minutes or until pork is tender. Add potatoes, corn and beans. Cover; cook 15-20 minutes longer.
Recipe courtesy of the National Pork Board
Serving Suggestion: It's great with corn bread and a combo of sliced oranges and pineapple.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 370
Calories from Fat 116 (31%)
(20%)Total Fat 13g
(15%)Saturated Fat 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
(25%)Cholesterol 75mg
(50%)Sodium 1190mg
(0%)Potassium 0mg
Total Carbohydrate 34g
(28%)Dietary Fiber 7g
Sugars 0g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(60%)Protein 30g
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