HEARTY PORK STEW WITH GREEN CHILES

Hearty Pork Stew with Green Chiles image

Your family will love the zesty flavor of this hefty stew. But you'll appreciate the change-of-pace flavor-and the extra change you'll pocket using less expensive pork cuts! Serve it over rice, noodles or mashed potatoes.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds boneless pork, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup water
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
Minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker; adjust for medium heat. Brown pork in oil. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, water and chiles. Press cancel., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 8 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Press cancel. In a small bowl, stir together cornstarch and water. Select saute; bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Sprinkle with cilantro if desired., To prepare ahead and freeze uncooked: In a gallon-size freezer bag, combine all ingredients except cornstarch, water and cilantro. Seal, removing as much air as possible; freeze up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw overnight; prepare recipe as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 424mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.