Pork and Quinoa Stew is one of my favorite “busy week” recipes. We all know those busy weeks where you feel like you are running around, dropping one kid off at tennis practice and rushing straight to pick another one up from the swimming pool! The last thing you want to do when you get home is face into cooking dinner. Enter this stew which you can make in advance and will keep in the refrigerator for two days.
This one pot stew is a delicious comforting meal. I start by browning the pork shoulder on all sides. Then I cook the onions, garlic, chili, bay leaf, cumin, pepper and tomato paste before adding the water, quinoa, potatoes and pork. Simmer the whole lot for 20 minutes and there you have it – amazing pork stew in under an hour!
To make Pork and Quinoa Stew, you will need the following ingredients:
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
Place the pork shoulder in the hot oil. Cook until the meat is browned all over. Transfer the pork to a plate and set aside.
In the same pot, heat the remaining olive oil and add the onion. Stir occasionally while cooking until the onions are soft (about 10 minutes).
Stir in the garlic, chili, bay leaf, cumin, pepper and tomato paste. Cook while stirring for 30 seconds.
Pour in the water and add the quinoa, pork and potatoes. Bring to a boil.
Season to taste with salt. Simmer the stew for about 20 minutes until the pork, potatoes and quinoa are tender.
Stir in the chopped parsley leaves and serve the stew in bowls. You could have some crusty fresh bread on the side to mop up any delicious juices!
Pork and Quinoa Stew is a great stew to make in advance of a busy week. Try it out soon and don’t forget to come back to leave a review.
So easy, delicious! With my crazy schedule, this stew saved dinner. My family loved it, and I felt super proud to serve such a tasty meal.
So delicious stew
Deliciously simple stew!
Amazing dish! This Pork and Quinoa Stew was a lifesaver during my hectic week. I prepared it ahead and felt proud serving it at dinner. Everyone loved it, and I even had leftovers for lunch. Thank you for this delightful recipe!
Delicious, made it after a hectic day of running the kids around. Everyone loved it and it was so easy to prep.
So quick, love!
OMG, this stew saved me big time after a crazy day! My kids loved it and I loved how easy it was.
Simply delicious stew!
This Pork and Quinoa Stew is a lifesaver! With my hectic schedule, I love that I can prep it ahead. My kids gobble it up after their practices, and I enjoy knowing it's healthy and comforting.
I made this Pork and Quinoa Stew last week on one of those chaotic nights. It was a lifesaver. The flavor was rich and it took hardly any time to prepare. Plus, my kids loved it. Definitely a go-to recipe for busy evenings.
This Pork and Quinoa Stew is a lifesaver! Made it during a hectic week and my whole fam loved it. Super easy to whip up!
I made this stew on a hectic weeknight between kids activities. It was so easy to prepare, and my family loved it! Perfect comfort food that warmed us all up.
I made this Pork and Quinoa Stew last week after a hectic day! It was so easy to whip up and my family loved it. I prepped it during my kids’ practice and by the time we got home, dinner was ready. A real lifesaver for busy nights!
Super quick and tasty, loved it after work.
I made this stew on a crazy night. Cozy meal!
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