Slow Cooked Southwestern Pork Stew

Turn up the flavor with this hearty Slow Cooked Southwestern Pork Stew, the perfect fusion of bold spices and tender meat for a crowd-pleasing meal. Featuring succulent, slow-cooked pork shoulder paired with colorful bell peppers, black beans, sweet corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes with green chilies, this stew is a celebration of Southwestern cuisine. A symphony of cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and chili powder infuses every bite, while a splash of lime juice at the finish adds a zesty kick. Easy to prepare with just 20 minutes of hands-on time, this slow cooker recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Serve it piping hot with cornbread or tortilla chips, and don’t forget the fresh cilantro garnish for a vibrant touch. Comfort food meets Southwestern flair in this irresistible stew!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large red bell pepper, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel or similar)
• 15 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cups frozen corn
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into bite-sized cubes, roughly 1 to 1.5 inches in size.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork cubes in batches, browning them on all sides. Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Add the diced red and green bell peppers, canned diced tomatoes with green chilies, black beans, frozen corn, and chicken broth to the slow cooker.

Step 5

Sprinkle the cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper evenly over the mixture in the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 7

About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the lime juice to brighten the flavors.

Step 8

Serve the stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Pair it with warm cornbread or tortilla chips for a complete Southwestern-inspired meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3377.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3435.0

Total Fat 216.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 725.7mg	0%
Sodium 6786.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 177.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 47.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 214.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 530.2mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 6403.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.3%

Protein: 24.4%

Carbs: 20.2%