RCI-SP.004.0213.001
Mexicali Pork with Rice
Makes 6 servings.
Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyintermediate
Ingredients
- boneless Pork1 poundcut into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons
- 1 cup
- garlic1 cloveminced
- 1 6 unit
- -ounce can pinto beans1 15 unitdrained
- 1 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1 1/2 teaspoons
- 3 cups
Method
1
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add pork strips and cook, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides.
6 minutes
2
Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
4 minutes
3
Add tomato paste to the skillet and stir constantly to combine with the pork and onion mixture, cooking for 1-2 minutes to develop flavor.
2 minutes
4
Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and flavors meld together.
9 minutes
5
Divide the hot cooked rice among four serving bowls or plates. Top each portion with the Mexicali pork mixture and serve immediately.