MEXICAN PORK & PINTO BEANS

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We've lived in Arizona for decades, so Mexican-style cooking has become the same as "Arizona-style cooking" for us. Nothing tastes better than chili-spiced pork with tortillas. -Anne Fatout, Phoenix, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 bone-in pork loin roast (3 pounds), trimmed
1 package (16 ounces) dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
Pepper to taste
5 medium carrots, sliced
4 celery ribs, sliced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 small zucchini, sliced
Flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine the first eight ingredients; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 3 to 4 hours or until meat and beans are tender., Remove pork; cool slightly. Stir carrots, celery and tomatoes into bean mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add zucchini; cook 8-10 minutes longer or until crisp-tender., Meanwhile, remove pork from bone; discard bone. Cut pork into bite-size pieces; return to pot and heat through. Serve with tortillas., Freeze option: Freeze cooled pork mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth or water if necessary. Serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 181mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ddungu Francis
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat beans. My kids love the flavor of the pork and beans, and they always eat it all up.


Ally Majaliwa
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I'm a vegetarian, but I still love this recipe. I just use tofu instead of pork and it's still delicious. The beans are always so creamy and flavorful.


Donette Richards
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I always have leftover pork after a holiday meal and this is a great way to use it up. The pork is always so tender and flavorful.


Ashla Jesus
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork and this recipe is a great one. The pork is always so tender and flavorful. I love serving it with rice and tortillas.


David Campbell
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. My kids loved the flavor of the pork and beans, and they ate all the vegetables without even realizing it.


Sanyu Veronica Muwanguzi
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I'm a big fan of Mexican food and this recipe is one of my favorites. The pork is always so tender and juicy, and the beans are always so creamy and flavorful. I always serve it with rice and tortillas.


Melody wray
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I had some leftover Easter ham and it worked perfectly in this dish. The beans were also very flavorful and creamy.


Sujon Hosan
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I made this recipe in my Instant Pot and it turned out great! The pork was cooked perfectly in just 30 minutes. I served it with rice and tortillas and it was a hit with my family.


Geming white habib
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. I had some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and it worked perfectly in this dish. The beans were also very flavorful and creamy.


PAULA SMITH
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I'm a vegetarian, but I made this recipe with tofu instead of pork and it was still delicious. The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the tofu was a great substitute for the pork.


Abdul Rahman Asif
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat beans. My kids loved the flavor of the pork and beans, and they ate it all up.


Amadin Prosper100
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook pork and this recipe didn't disappoint. The pork was so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


beatrice Bet
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I made this recipe in my slow cooker and it turned out great! The pork was fall-apart tender and the beans were perfectly cooked. I served it with rice and tortillas and it was a hit with my family.


Mohamed Hawash
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I had some leftover carnitas and it worked perfectly in this dish. The beans were also very flavorful and creamy.


Ssali Akram
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I'm not a huge fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pork was so tender and juicy, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Dipon Deb
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork and pinto beans are so flavorful and tender. I especially loved the addition of the chipotle peppers. They added just the right amount of heat.


Purna Sinjali
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Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this recipe. I've made it twice now and it's been a hit both times. The pork is so tender and the beans are so creamy. Love it!


Nadir Zain
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I made this recipe last night and it was amazing! My family loved it. The pork was cooked to perfection and the pinto beans were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nwafor Kosi
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This Mexican Pork and Pinto Beans recipe is a total winner! The flavors are incredible, and the pork is so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.