Pork and Black Bean Stew

This Brazilian pork and black bean stew features both pork tenderloin and chorizo sausage along with canned black beans, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 482 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (12 ounce) pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 chorizo sausages, cut into 1/2 inch thick pieces
• 0.25 cup water
• 1.5 cups chicken stock

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion softens and turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer onion to a saucepan. Pour remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil into the skillet; place over medium-high heat. Add cubed pork; cook until well browned.

Step 2

Meanwhile, add 3/4 black beans and 1/4 cup water to a blender; pulse until finely chopped, but not quite smooth. Transfer bean purée to the saucepan; stir in whole black beans, pork cubes, chorizo, chicken stock, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper before serving.