Pork Guisantes
Pork and Peas with rich tomato gravy is hearty, tasty, and delicious with steamed rice. Easy to make in one pan and in under an hour, this pork stew is the perfect back-pocket recipe for busy weeknights!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 351kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch thick strips
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 pounds pork sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup frozen sweet peas, thawed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the pan, add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
- Add pork and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add tomato sauce, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Lower heat, cover and continue to cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until pork is fork-tender and sauce is reduced.
- Add sweet peas and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
- Add bell peppers and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
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Notes
Cut the pork against the grain and in uniform size for a more tender chew and to ensure even cooking.
Nutrition
Calories: 351kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 796mg | Potassium: 1289mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Vitamin C: 40.5mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3.1mg