Oven Baked Pork Stew 🍲
Description:
Looking for a delightful departure from the traditional beef stew? Look no further than this Oven Baked Pork Stew recipe! It’s a hearty, comforting dish perfect for those chilly days when you crave something warm and satisfying. Serve it up with some crusty French bread slices, and you have yourself a complete meal that will warm you from the inside out.
Recipe Overview:
- Name: Oven Baked Pork Stew
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients:
Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious stew:
| Ingredients | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless pork | 1 1/2 lbs |
| Flour | 2 tbsp |
| Canned tomatoes | 3 cans (14.5 oz each) |
| Garlic clove | 1 |
| Bay leaf | 1 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp |
| Beef bouillon granules | 1 tbsp |
| Thyme | 1 tsp |
| Dried oregano | 1/2 tsp |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Sweet potatoes | 1 lb |
| Onion | 1 |
| Green pepper | 1 |
| Peas | 10 oz |
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 405.3
- Total Fat: 18.9g
- Saturated Fat: 6.3g
- Cholesterol: 76mg
- Sodium: 365.9mg
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6.5g
- Sugar: 10.2g
- Protein: 26.6g
Recipe Instructions:
- Brown the Pork: Heat some oil in a skillet and brown the pork, doing it in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Make the Roux: Stir flour into the drippings left in the pan after browning the pork. This will help thicken the stew later on.
- Prepare the Tomato Mixture: In the same skillet, stir in the canned tomatoes (undrained), minced garlic, bay leaf, sugar, beef bouillon granules, thyme, oregano, hot sauce (if using), water, and salt. Cook and stir until the mixture becomes thick and bubbly.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the browned pork, sweet potatoes, chopped onion, and diced green pepper into a 3-quart casserole dish.
- Mix in Tomato Mixture: Pour the prepared tomato mixture over the ingredients in the casserole dish and stir to combine everything evenly.
- Bake: Cover the casserole dish and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 1 1/2 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- Final Touches: Once done, remove the bay leaf from the stew and stir in the peas. Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until the peas are heated through.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the stew is ready, serve it piping hot with some crusty French bread slices on the side. Enjoy the hearty goodness of this oven-baked pork stew!
This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also incredibly flavorful, making it a perfect choice for a comforting family meal or a casual dinner with friends. Give it a try and let the savory aroma fill your kitchen as you indulge in this delicious dish!
