Pork and Peas with rich tomato gravy is hearty, tasty, and delicious with steamed rice. Easy to make in one pan and in under an hour, this pork stew is the perfect back-pocket recipe for busy weeknights!
PREPARATION TIME:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Ingredients
1tablespooncanola oil
½red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into ½-inch thick strips
1onion, peeled and chopped
3clovesgarlic, peeled and minced
2poundspork sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1tablespoonfish sauce
1cuptomato sauce
1 ½cupswater
1bay leaf
1cupfrozen sweet peas, thawed
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat oil. Add bell peppers and cook for about 30 to 40 seconds. Remove from pan and set aside.
In the pan, add onions and garlic and cook until softened.
Add pork and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly browned.
Add fish sauce and cook for about 1 minute.
Add tomato sauce, water, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
Lower heat, cover and continue to cook for about 20 to 30 minutes or until pork is fork-tender and sauce is reduced.
Add sweet peas and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until heated through.
Add bell peppers and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes or until tender yet crisp.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Cut the pork against the grain and in uniform size for a more tender chew and to ensure even cooking.
