Best 7 Spicy South West Pork Stew Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our South-West Pork Stew, a culinary masterpiece that blends bold flavors and tender textures. This delectable dish features succulent pork simmered in a symphony of spices, including chili powder, cumin, and paprika, creating a rich and smoky sauce that will leave you craving more. Accompaniments like corn, black beans, and bell peppers add a vibrant medley of colors and textures, while a touch of honey lends a hint of sweetness to balance the spice. Served over fluffy rice or crusty bread, this hearty stew is perfect for a cozy dinner or a casual gathering. In addition to the main recipe, we'll also guide you through variations that cater to different dietary preferences, including a vegetarian version that swaps pork for sweet potatoes and black beans, resulting in a hearty and flavorful stew that's equally satisfying. And for those who prefer a kick of heat, we'll share a spicy variation that incorporates chipotle peppers and cayenne pepper, creating a tantalizingly fiery dish that will ignite your senses. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our South-West Pork Stew, where every bite is a celebration of bold flavors and vibrant ingredients.

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SOUTHWESTERN PORK STEW



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Relish this spicy beef and veggie stew for dinner tonight - perfect for Southwestern cuisine.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean pork boneless shoulder
1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/4 cups ready-to-serve fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or canned jalapeño chilies
3 cups frozen broccoli, corn and red peppers (from 16-ounce bag)

Steps:

  • Trim fat from pork. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes. Toss pork with flour. Spray Dutch oven with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook pork, onion and garlic in Dutch oven, stirring occasionally, until pork is brown.
  • Stir in broth, thyme, cumin and chilies. Cook 15 minutes.
  • Stir in vegetable mixture. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until pork is slightly pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 320 mg

30-MINUTE SPICY PORK AND SWEET POTATO STEW



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Spicy, smoky chipotle chiles and chili powder add long-cooked flavor to this quick pork stew. To save time and use less fat, only the pork is browned in oil, while the onions get pureed with tomatoes, garlic and the chile to make the broth.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup canned unsalted diced tomatoes
1 medium white onion, quartered
2 cloves garlic
1/2 chipotle in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1-inch chunks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
One 8-ounce sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon pickled jalapenos
1 cup 2 percent Greek yogurt
1/4 medium head red cabbage
1 medium Haas avocado
1 lime
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
Eight 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Puree the tomatoes, onions, garlic, chipotle and adobo sauce in a food processor until completely smooth.
  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat until nearly smoking. Add the pork in a single layer, season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper and cook, undisturbed, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Turn the pieces and cook until brown, about 1 minute more. Dust the meat with the chili powder, and add the tomato puree, sweet potatoes, chicken broth, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and gently simmer until the meat is cooked through and the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the toppings: Chop the jalapenos, and whisk together with the yogurt in a small bowl. Shred the cabbage, cut the avocado into chunks and cut the lime into wedges.
  • Ladle the stew into large, deep bowls. Top with the yogurt mixture, garnish with the cabbage, avocado, lime and cilantro and serve with the tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570 calorie, Fat 21 grams, SaturatedFat 4.5 grams, Cholesterol 115 milligrams, Sodium 920 milligrams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 48 grams, Sugar 10 grams

SLOW-COOKER PORK STEW



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound fingerling potatoes
3 carrots, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch chunks
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1 2-inch piece ginger, peeled and grated
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
3 bay leaves
1 bone-in pork shoulder or pork sirloin roast (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Combine the potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic and ginger in a slow cooker. Toss in half of the flour and season with salt and pepper. Scatter the bay leaves over the vegetables.
  • Season the pork generously with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the thyme and allspice and toss with the remaining flour to coat. Place the pork over the vegetables in the slow cooker. Add 2 cups water and the tomatoes, cover and cook on low 8 hours.
  • Discard the bay leaves. Remove the pork roast and slice or pull the meat off the bone into large pieces. Serve in bowls with the vegetables and broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634, Fat 29 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 210 milligrams, Sodium 601 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 61 grams

SPICY PORK STEW



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This delicious stew recipe is courtesy of Margot Olshan.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds boneless pork butt, trimmed of fat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 cup coarsely chopped chipotle chiles, in adobo sauce
1 sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium turnip, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Cooked basmati rice, for serving (optional)
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped, for garnish
Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place pork in a shallow baking dish and pour over vinegar; turn to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch oven. Season pork with salt and pepper and, working in batches, add to Dutch oven. Cook until browned on all sides; transfer pork to a plate and set aside.
  • Add onion, garlic, cocoa powder, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, and chipotle chiles to Dutch oven. Cook until onion is soft and spices are fragrant, adding a little water if mixture begins to stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • Return pork to Dutch oven; stir to combine. Add 1 cup water, sweet potatoes, and turnips; do not stir. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook until pork is tender and vegetables are soft, about 1 1/2 hours. Serve hot with rice, if desired, and garnished with tomato and cilantro.

SPICY SZECHUAN PORK STEW



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Make and share this Spicy Szechuan Pork Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ckambic

Categories     Stew

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, such as boston butt
all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
6 -8 green onions, cut into l inch pieces, keeping white part and green tops separate
2 large carrots, cut into chunks

Steps:

  • Cut pork into l inch cubes and coat with about 3 Tbsp flour.
  • Brown pork thoroughly in hot oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Stir in soy sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, red pepper, fennel, white parts of green onions, and 1 1/2 cups water.
  • Cover pan and bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Add carrots, cover and simmer 30 minutes longer, or until pork and carrots are tender.
  • Meanwhile, blend 1/4 cup water and 2 Tbsp flour.
  • Set aside.
  • Stir green onion tops into pork mixture and simmer 1 minute.
  • Add flour-water mixture and bring to boil.
  • Cook and stir until mixture is slightly thichened.
  • Serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 717.2, Fat 52.8, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 161.2, Sodium 1191.6, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3, Protein 40.7

HOT & SPICY PORK STEW



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Adapted from Barbara Kafka's "Soup: A Way of Life". This is for spicy food lovers! Had this simmering on the stove while the snow came down outside. Nice blend of spices. The pasta was my addition to this recipe.

Provided by KeyWee

Categories     Stew

Time 3h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs boneless pork shoulder
1 medium onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled & crushed
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
4 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups crushed tomatoes, with juice
3 cups chicken broth
2 cans kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 cup orzo pasta, cooked & drained
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat oil and brown pork on all sides.
  • Remove meat& set aside.
  • Stir in onion, garlic, herbs& spices.
  • Lower heat& cook for 2 minutes.
  • Return meat to pot.
  • Stir in tomatoes& stock, and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat& simmer, covered, for 2-1/2 hours.
  • Turn meat every 30 minutes.
  • Remove meat from pot& allow to cool.
  • Skim fat from top of stew.
  • Slice meat across grain into thin slices (or shred).
  • Return meat to pot, add beans, cooked pasta,& salt to taste.
  • Heat through.
  • Serve with sour cream, if desired.

SLOW-COOKER SOUTHWESTERN PORK STEW



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With cornmeal, cumin and chili beans, the Mexican flavor in this hearty pork stew shines through.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 8h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed of fat, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 can (15 to 16 oz) chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn (from 1-lb bag)

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, place onion and garlic. Top with pork. In small bowl, mix cornmeal, cumin, oregano and salt; sprinkle over pork and mix well. Add beans, tomatoes and broth; mix well.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir in corn. Cover; cook on Low heat setting about 30 minutes or until corn is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1140 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the stew will be. Look for fresh, flavorful pork, vegetables, and spices.
  • Brown the pork before stewing: Browning the pork adds flavor and helps to develop a rich, dark sauce.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add color, texture, and flavor to the stew. Some good choices include potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and peppers.
  • Season the stew well: Use a combination of spices, such as chili powder, cumin, paprika, and oregano, to give the stew a flavorful kick.
  • Let the stew simmer for a long time: This will allow the flavors to develop and deepen. The longer you simmer the stew, the better it will be.

Conclusion:

This spicy southwest pork stew is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its bold flavors and tender pork, this stew is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So grab a bowl and spoon and enjoy!

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