Quick Pork Mole Stew

Name: Quick Pork Mole Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded and toasted; 1 onion, cut in half, divided; 2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained, divided; ½ cup barbecue sauce; 2 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted; 1 Tbsp. oil; 2 lb. pork chops(3/4 inch thick), cut into bite-size pieces; 3 carrots (5 oz.), peeled, sliced; 1 red pepper, chopped; 2 cans black beans, undrained; 1 can corn, undrained; 1 cup water; ¼ cup cilantro; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 cups long-grain white rice; 24 RITZ Crackers

Try an authentic Mexican mole stew for dinner. Blend the sauce, brown the meat and let the flavorful ingredients of the vegetable and bean stew simmer on the stove.

Well-being ChoiceLow Fat

Nutrition Bonus

The carrots in this low-calorie, low-fat meal are a good source of vitamin A!

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Makes 8 servings.

Ingredient list

4 guajillo chiles, stemmed, seeded and toasted
1 onion, cut in half, divided
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) diced tomatoes, undrained, divided
½ cup barbecue sauce
2 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
1 Tbsp. oil
2 lb. boneless pork chops(3/4 inch thick), cut into bite-size pieces
3 carrots (5 oz.), peeled, sliced
1 red pepper, chopped
2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, undrained
1 can (15 oz.) corn, undrained
1 cup water
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice
24 RITZ Crackers

Directions

Blend chiles and half the onion in blender until chopped. Add 1 can tomatoes, barbecue sauce and chocolate; blend until smooth; set aside.

Heat oil in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat. Chop remaining onion. Add to skillet with meat; cook 5 min. or until meat is evenly browned and onions are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Add barbecue sauce mixture, carrots, red peppers, beans, corn, remaining can of tomatoes and water; stir. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 min. or until meat is done.

Stir cilantro into meat mixture. Spoon over rice in serving bowls; top with cheese. Serve with crackers.

Recipe Tips

SubstitutePrepare using bittersweet baking chocolate.
How to Toast ChilesHeat skillet on medium heat. Remove seeds from chiles; flatten chiles. Add to skillet; cook 30 sec. or until toasted, turning occasionally. Toasting the chiles will make them shinier and darker in color.
Variation If you don't have a Dutch oven or large deep skillet, you can use a stockpot instead.