Pork and Black Bean Stew

This Brazilian pork stew features both pork tenderloin and chorizo sausage. My Brazilian friend makes this for me occasionally and it is fabulous!

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

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 ½ cups chicken stock
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Meanwhile, pour 3/4 of the black beans along with 1/4 cup water into the bowl of a blender, and pulse until finely chopped, but not quite smooth. Pour whole beans and bean puree into saucepan along with pork cubes, chicken stock, chorizo, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.