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May 25, 2021

Calabacita con Carne de Puerco (Pork and Zucchini Stew)

Calabacita con Carne de Puerco (Pork and Zucchini Stew), Mexican comfort food made easy. This one pot meal is quick to pull together any day of the week. For a change, use chicken thighs or omit the protein all together for a vegetarian option. Serve with warm corn or flour tortillas and enjoy!

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Calabacita con Carne de Puerco
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Calabacita con Carne de Puerco

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 lb. pork roast cut into bite size pieces (can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs)
  • 1 medium white or yellow onion diced
  • 5 roma tomatoes blended to puree
  • 1 whole jalapeno
  • 2 cloves fresh garlic minced (or 1/2 tsp. garlic powder)
  • salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. vegetable or canola oil
  • 3 calabasita squash cut into half moons
  • 1 cup frozen corn or more to taste

Instructions

  • Season pork with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or large size pot oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add oil. When oil begins to shimmer and is slightly smoking, add pork to pan cooking in batches to not overcrowd the pan. Let sit on one side for a couple of minutes until well browned, flip, and repeat. Note: Browned equals flavors, so make sure your meat is well browned before moving to the next step. As meat is browned, set aside in bowl until done cooking all batches.
  • In the same saucepan, add back in all browned meat. Add chopped onions and jalapeno and cook until translucent. Add garlic and stir to combine.
  • Add the calabasita squash and cook for 2 minutes to lightly brown. Add blended tomato and frozen corn.
  • Season with 1/4 tsp. salt and add pepper. Lower heat to simmer and cover. Cook for 30 minutes. Uncover, taste broth and add additional salt to taste. Serve and enjoy!

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  • Maria G
    November 14, 2021

    5 stars
    Delicious and very easy to follow.

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