Brrr! Let’s stay in tonight!
When the weather outside is frightful, or at least cold enough to make spending any time outside sound like a really awful idea, it’s the perfect time to bundle up inside with a warm blanket, a good movie or book and something delicious to keep you warm and full. A great big pot of stew is just the ticket!
Pork and beans are a dynamic duo like none other. But, when the pair meets green chilis they get sent to a whole new level. Whether you make them fresh at home or get them out of a can, green chilis add something special to any recipe. Perfectly pairing bite and flavor, green chilis are the perfect addition to a traditional pork and bean stew.
This recipe calls for our Randall Pinto Beans which gives it a little bit of a southwestern take on pork and beans. And, what would be a southwestern-inspired recipe without a little kick? Along with green chilis, don’t forget to toss in jalapenos and a little bit of your favorite hot sauce to enhance this dish’s flavors and heat.
Hearty, healthy, spicy and flavorful: this recipe has everything you want out of a winter-time warmer.
This recipe makes 6 to 8 servings and is perfect alongside fresh bread for dipping. Don’t forget to garnish with a little cilantro or sour cream. This recipe would also be delicious served with or over top of some rice to make it extra filling.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 lbs. boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups peeled and diced tomatoes, or 1 28-oz. can plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chopped roasted and peeled mild green chilies, or 3 4-oz. cans chopped mild green chilies
- 1 fresh jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tsp. salt, (or to taste)
- 1 tsp. brown sugar
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 1/2 cups of Randall Pinto Beans
- Hot pepper sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy pot which has a lid. Add the pork cubes and cook, stirring until lightly brown.
- Stir in the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour and stir well to coat the meat. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, green chilies, jalapeño, salt and sugar. Stir to mix well. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Meat should be very tender. Add the Randall Pinto Beans. Cook 10 minutes more.
- Taste and correct the seasonings, adding some hot sauce to taste, if desired.
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Meatless Monday is so much more appealing when incorporating this tasty dish featuring Randall Pinto Beans.
