Mexican Pork and Sweet Potato Stew
(from elchallis’s recipe box)
268 calories, 5g fat, 1g saturated, 31g carbs, 4g fiber, 23g protein
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Entree, Mexican, Pork, Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
- 1 1/4 pound(s) pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
- 1 1/2 pound(s) sweet potatoes, cut into 1/2-in. pieces
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and sliced
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 3 clove(s) garlic , finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
- 1 can(s) (14 oz) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup(s) frozen corn kernels
- 1 1/2 cup(s) salsa (we used Old El Paso Fresh Mexican Style Smooth Chipotle)
- Fresh chopped cilantro and tortilla strips, for serving
Directions
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Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a deep nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and cook until browned, about 7 minutes. Transfer the pork to a plate.
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Heat the remaining 1 tsp oil in the skillet. Add the potatoes, peppers and onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin and cinnamon and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
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Add the broth and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir in the corn and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes.
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Stir in the salsa and pork and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with the cilantro and tortilla strips, if desired.