Green Chili Pork Stew
This stew featuring lean pork makes a delicious one-pot dinner. Make ahead, reheat and serve with warmed soft flour tortillas for a light and elegant meal.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup flour
2 cups peeled and diced tomatoes, (or 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped)
1 1/2 cups chopped roasted and peeled mild green chilies, (or 3 4-ounces cans chopped mild green chilies)
1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon salt, (or to taste)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
1 48-ounce jar Randall Pinto Beans
Hot pepper sauce, to taste
Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot which has a lid.
Add the pork cubes and cook, stirring until lightly brown.
Stir in the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the flour and stir well to coat the meat. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, green chilies, jalapeño, salt and sugar. Stir to mix well.
Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Meat should be very tender.
Add the Randall Pinto Beans. Cook 10 minutes more.
Taste and correct the seasonings, adding some hot sauce to taste, if desired.
6 to 8 servings