Monday, December 11, 2006

Christmas Stew Receip - Pork & Pepper Stew

Pork and Pepper Stew

Makes : 4 servings.

Ingredients :
3 boneless pork chops, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14 1/2-ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained
8 small red new potatoes (1 pound), quartered
2 red or green bell peppers, cut into bite-size 1/2-inch wide strips
1 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons dried marjoram, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup beef broth
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions :
1.     In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat.
2.     Cook and stir onion and garlic until tender but not brown.
3.     Add pork to Dutch oven; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until browned.
4.     Stir in tomatoes, potatoes, peppers, 1 cup beef broth, marjoram, salt and pepper; 5.     Bring to boiling, reduce heat.
6.     Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes or until pork and potatoes are tender.
7.     Combine 1/4 cup beef broth and flour; add to Dutch oven.
8.     Cook over medium heat, stirring constnatly, until mixture thickens.
9.     Stir in parsley.
10.   Serve in bread bowls or with breadsticks.

Nutrition Facts :
Calories 265 calories
Protein 21 grams
Fat 7 grams
Sodium 967 milligrams
Cholesterol 44 milligrams

Recipe courtesy : Pork, The Other White Meat.