Mexican-Inspired Pork Stew

Pork chops are marinated in Mexican-inspired ingredients before they simmer in this hearty stew, complete with tomatillos, cabbage, and chile peppers.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 262 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 small head cabbage, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 2 Anaheim chile peppers, seeded and diced
• 5 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
• 4 fresh tomatillos, husked and chopped
• 12 pitted green olives, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1.5 pounds boneless pork chops, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine garlic, brown sugar, salt, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, black pepper, and cinnamon in a large zip-top bag. Add cubed pork and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in pork and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.

Step 3

Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add tomatillos, Anaheim chiles, and olives. Stir, cover, and let simmer for another 20 minutes. Stir in cabbage; cover and simmer for 20 minutes more.