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Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew

January 22, 2016 By Gritsandpinecones Leave a Comment

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Are you looking for a quick and easy stew recipe? What about a pork stew recipe that is versatile and you can have on the table in less than 15 minutes? What if I told you that this Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew recipe is low in calories, healthy and hearty, plus full of vitamins, fiber, and minerals, and is delicious?  Have I got your attention?

Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew topped with sour cream and avocado

You have to try this Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew recipe! It’s simply out of this world! Salsa verde and cumin give it a southwestern kick, and fire-roasted tomatoes give it a wonderful depth of flavor. Best of all, you just dump everything in a pot and heat it up. So, it’s perfect for days when you don’t have the time or inclination to make a big meal. It’s also really easy to change-up to accommodate your family’s taste. Substitute chicken for pork, and you have another winner. Want a meatless meal?  Simply leave the pork out and use vegetable broth. However, you decide to prepare it – it’s delicious!

I served Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew to friends for lunch a month ago, and they gave it rave reviews and asked for the recipe. In fact, when I ran into them the other day, they told me they liked it so much, they have made it several times since they had it at our house. That’s high praise!

Whether you are having friends over for a hearty meal, or just feel like hunkering down at home on a cold rainy day, this Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew is perfect! It’s so easy you can almost make it in your sleep.  Pick up shredded pork from your favorite barbecue place, or a deli roasted chicken, on your way home from work, and you can have a hearty and nutritious meal your family will love on the table in less than 15 minutes.

If you like this recipe, you might also like these quick and easy soup recipes: 

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How to make Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew

The ingredients are simple: a jar of salsa verde, reduced sodium chicken broth, a can of black beans, two cans of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, a pound of shredded roasted pork (or cooked chicken), ground cumin and kosher salt and pepper. Optional toppings include sour cream, sliced or cubed avocado, and tortilla chips.

Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew ingredients

To make, simply add the salsa verde, chicken broth, black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice, your pork or chicken, and ground cumin to a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

 

Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew cooking on the stove

When it’s done, taste and add kosher salt and ground black pepper, if needed. Serve immediately.

Optional: top with a dollop of sour cream, sliced or cubed avocado, and crushed tortilla chips if desired.

Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew with toppings and ready to serve

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Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew
You have to try Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew! It only takes 15 minutes to make and salsa verde and fire-roasted tomatoes give it a southwestern flavor.
Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew topped with sour cream and avocado
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Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican/Southwestern
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 16 oz jar salsa verde
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 30 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2-15 oz cans with juice
  • 1 pound shredded or cubed roasted pork or chicken about 2 cups
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Garnish a dollop of sour cream, sliced avocado, and tortilla chips
  • Optional squeeze a little lime juice on before serving
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American, Mexican/Southwestern
Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
  • 16 oz jar salsa verde
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 30 oz fire-roasted diced tomatoes 2-15 oz cans with juice
  • 1 pound shredded or cubed roasted pork or chicken about 2 cups
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Garnish a dollop of sour cream, sliced avocado, and tortilla chips
  • Optional squeeze a little lime juice on before serving
Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew topped with sour cream and avocado
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Rating: 5
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Instructions
  1. To make, simply add the salsa verde, chicken broth, black beans, fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice, low-sodium chicken broth, your pork or chicken, and ground cumin to a large saucepan or dutch oven over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  2. When it’s done, add chopped parsley, taste and add kosher salt and ground black pepper if needed.
  3. To serve, garnish with a dollop of sour cream and avocado chunks or slices, and serve with tortilla chips. Optional, squeeze a little fresh lime juice on before serving.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Facts
Quick and Easy Mexican Pork Stew
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 611mg 25%
Potassium 1881mg 54%
Total Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Dietary Fiber 14g 56%
Sugars 8g
Protein 39g 78%
Vitamin A 5%
Vitamin C 22%
Calcium 13%
Iron 33%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

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