Pork with beans in tomato sauce
4 servings
60 minutes
Pork with beans in tomato sauce is a dish filled with the warmth of Mexican cuisine. Its roots go back to the traditions of folk cooking, where simple ingredients are transformed into a rich and aromatic dinner. Tender pieces of pork are infused with spices, while the tomato sauce with beans adds depth and a slight tanginess. The flavor is deep and balanced: sweet carrots, spicy garlic, the tenderness of beans, and the heat of chili peppers create a delightful palette. This dish pairs perfectly with corn tortillas or rice, and fresh herbs add brightness. Pork with beans is an excellent choice for a cozy family dinner or as a treat at a Mexican party.
1
Slice the garlic thinly and sauté in a deep pan with oil until fragrant.
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Olive oil: to taste
2
Add diced pork, season with salt and pepper, and fry on all sides.
- Pork: 600 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
3
Add finely chopped red onion, grated carrot, and later diced tomatoes to the meat and sauté.
- Red onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
4
Add 2 cans of canned beans in tomato sauce there as well. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the meat is cooked (10-15 minutes).
- Canned beans in tomato sauce: 2 jars
5
Add finely chopped greens, chili, salt again if needed, and it's ready to serve.
- Dill: 1 bunch
- Green onions: 1 bunch
- Ground chili pepper: to taste
- Salt: to taste