Best Tender Pork Stew With Beans Recipes

SLOW-COOKED PORK STEW

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Try this comforting pork stew recipe that's easy to put together, but tastes like you've been working hard in the kitchen all day. It's even better served over polenta, egg noodles or mashed potatoes. -Nancy Elliott, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 pork tenderloins (1 pound each), cut into 2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/3 cup pitted dried plums (prunes), chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 fresh rosemary sprig
1 fresh thyme sprig
1/3 cup Greek olives, optional
Chopped fresh parsley, optional
Hot cooked mashed potatoes, optional

Steps:

Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Add carrots, celery and onion. In a small bowl, whisk broth and tomato paste; pour over vegetables. Add plums, garlic, bay leaves, rosemary, thyme and, if desired, olives. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender., Discard bay leaves, rosemary and thyme. If desired, sprinkle stew with parsley and serve with potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 698mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GREAT NORTHERN BEAN STEW

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This thick and hearty stew with great northern beans is sure to chase the winter chills away. -Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped cabbage
1 cup sliced carrots
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in parsley; cook 5 minutes longer. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 937mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 11g protein.