Spanish Stew With Vegetables And Olives

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Pork is popular throughout spain and is used in several spanish dishes. This stew is a lovely combination of textures and colors--serve it over rice.

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Steps

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In a large soup pot over medium-high heat , warm 1 tablespoon oil.

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Add in the pork cubes and brown for about 5 minutes.

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Add in onion , garlic , bell pepper , and mushrooms.

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Stir / saute for about 5 minutes.

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Add more oil if needed to prevent sticking.

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Add in tomatoes , stock , wine , oregano , thyme , salt , and pepper.

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Lower heat to med-low and simmer , covered , for about 30 minutes or until pork and vegetables are tender.

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Add in olives and green beans.

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Simmer , covered , for about 8-10 minutes or until beans are tender.

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For a thicker stew--mix flour and water together and stir into stew for about 2-3 minutes or until thickened.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, boneless pork loin, yellow onion, garlic cloves, red bell pepper, mushrooms, diced tomatoes with juice, chicken stock, dry white wine, dried oregano, dried thyme, salt, fresh ground black pepper, kalamata olives, green beans, all-purpose flour, water