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Crockpot Mexican Pork Stew

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Mexican Crockpot Pork Stew

Mexican Crockpot Pork Stew

Linda Larsen
This hearty stew cooks for hours in your crockpot. Serve it over polenta, hot couscous, or rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 8 hours

Total Time: 8 hours, 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless pork loin chops
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package baby carrots
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation:

In 4-5 quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except cornstarch. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours until pork is cooked and vegetables are tender. Remove pork chops from stew and cut or shred into small strips; return to crockpot. In small bowl, combine cornstarch with an additional 1/4 cup water and add to crockpot; stir well, then cover and cook for 30 minutes on high. Stir and serve over rice, couscous, or polenta.

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