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 people

Categories: 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Stir in the salsa and pork and cook until heated through. Sprinkle with the cilantro and tortilla strips, if desired.

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