MEXICAN STEW

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I heat up cold nights by serving this thick and zesty stew with corn bread. I also like to spoon leftovers into corn tortillas with a little salsa and reduced-fat sour cream for a satisfying snack. -Mickey Terry of Del Valle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless pork loin roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
3 teaspoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or large soup kettle over medium-high heat, brown meat on all sides in 1 teaspoon oil; drain. Remove meat and keep warm. , In the same pan, saute the onion, celery, jalapeno and garlic in remaining oil until tender. Stir in the water, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt and pepper. Return meat to pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Stir in the tomato paste, beans and tomatoes. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes longer or until meat is tender and beans are heated through. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 991mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 32g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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