Pork Stew with Tomatillos

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Prep time: About 15 minutes
Cooking time: About 1 hour

Makes: 5 - 6 servings

    

Ingredients

• 1           yellow onion, chopped
• 4           garlic cloves, minced
• 2 T.     "tamed" jalapeno peppers, diced
• 2 T.     mild olive oil
• 20 oz.    lean pork tenderloin, cut into 3/4" cubes
• 2 T.     flour
• 3/4 t.    dried oregano
• 1/2 t.    dried thyme
• 1/4 t.    chili powder
• 1/4 t.    red pepper flakes, minced
• 12 oz.    can of whole tomatillos, drained and chopped
• 14 oz.    can of diced tomatoes
• 1/2 t.    chicken soup base (or bouillon)
• 1/2 c.     water
• 2 t.       lemon or lime juice
• 6 T.     plain yogurt (or sour cream)

    

Directions -

1. Heat oil in a wok or heavy skillet. Saute onion, garlic & jalapenos 3 minutes.
2. Add pork and saute 5 minutes to brown.
3. Stir in flour and herbs. Cook 2 more minutes.
4. Add water, soup base, tomatoes and tomatillos. Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
5. Stir in lemon juice and serve over steamed rice. Top each serving with 1 T. yogurt.

 

Modified from a recipe received 6/6/07 from Kirsten Cozzitorti.

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