How to Make Pork and Black Bean Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something incredibly comforting about a hearty stew. The warmth and richness of the flavors, the tender chunks of meat, and the way it fills your home with delicious aromas as it simmers on the stove. One of my favorite stew recipes is for a Pork and Black Bean Stew. This dish is not only satisfying and delicious, but it's also incredibly easy to make.

What I love about this recipe is that it's a great way to use up leftover pork. Whether you have some leftover pork from a roa...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 ½ cups chicken stock
  • 3 chorizo sausages, cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, stir in garlic and onion, and cook a few minutes until the onion softens and turns translucent. Remove the onion, and place into a saucepan. Pour the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the skillet, and place over medium-high heat. Add cubed pork, and cook until well browned.
  • Meanwhile, pour 3/4 of the black beans along with 1/4 cup water into the bowl of a blender, and pulse until finely chopped, but not quite smooth. Pour whole beans and bean puree into saucepan along with pork cubes, chicken stock, chorizo, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.
  • Nutrition

    482 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1361mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 867mg