Mexican Pork Stew
I originally received this recipe from a friend. To add a little zip, I stirred in some green chilies. This Southwestern-style stew is super!10 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Cook: 40 min.
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 pounds lean boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 to 2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Directions
- In a large skillet that has been coated with cooking spray, brown
- pork and garlic. Add onion, saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes,
- chilies, cilantro, oregano and bay leaves; cover and simmer for 40
- minutes or until pork is tender and no longer pink.
- In a bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into
- skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until
- thickened. Discard bay leaves. Yield: 10 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One 1/2-cup serving equals 199 calories, 9 g fat (0 saturated fat), 69 mg cholesterol, 97 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrate, 0 fiber, 25 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable.