30 mins to get dinner on the table before ravenous kids burst through the door! All I had on hand was some pork in the fridge. A quick combination of pork, and beans in a tomato broth with some spices that are often used in Mexican recipes, resulted in a hearty stew that we enjoyed on a cold winter’s day.

Serves: 4 Total time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb Bone-in pork loin – cut into small cubes while keeping the bone – adds flavor. Alternatively, 1 lb pork shoulder, small cubes
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 jalapeno, finely diced
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika powder
• 1 tbsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 15.5oz can white beans ( I had cannellini, you can use white kidney or pinto beans)
• 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Juice from 1 lime
• Salt, if desired
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Method:

• In Pressure cooker:
  • Put oil in pressure cooker
  • When hot, add the onions, garlic and jalapeno. Fry for 2-3 minutes until onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally
  • Add the chii powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, oregano and black pepper powders and stir for a minute
  • Add in the pork pieces and stir to coat the meat with the spices
  • Add in the diced tomatoes, beans and broth
  • Close pressure cooker and pressure cook for 15 minutes
  • When done, let pressure off, remove kid and garnish with the lime juice and cilantro
  • Serve with crusty bread or Mexican Cilantro Lime rice
• On stove top:
  • In a large, heavy bottom pot, heat oil
  • When hot, add the onions, garlic and jalapeno. Fry for 2-3 minutes until onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally
  • Turn flame to medium heat, add the chili powder, cumin powder, smoked paprika, oregano and black pepper powders and stir for a minute
  • Add in the pork pieces and stir to coat the meat with the spices
  • Add in the diced tomatoes, beans and broth
  • Stir, cover and cook on medium-low for about 25 minutes
  • When done, remove from heat and garnish with the lime juice and cilantro
  • Serve with crusty bread or Mexican Cilantro Lime rice