Crock-Pot Mexican Pork Stew

Pork cubes are simmered with chicken broth, green chilies, tomatoes, sweet potatoes and cumin in this fantastic recipe for Crock-Pot Mexican Pork Stew! Top each bowl with lime and fresh cilantro for a POP of flavor!

Slow Cooker Mexican Pork Stew

Thanks to reader Christina M. for this awesome recipe for a Mexican pork stew that is made in the slow cooker!

In this recipe a pork roast is cut into cubes and simmered away in the slow cooker in chicken broth with green chilies, sweet potatoes, onions and tomatoes and a bit of cumin to bring that amazing Mexican flavor.

Right before serving, freshly squeezed lime juice is stirred into the stew and then each bowl is topped with some fresh chopped cilantro for a POP of flavor that really brightens the flavor in this delicious Mexican stew!

Products Needed:

• 5 Quart Slow Cooker (Or Larger)
• Knife
• Cutting Board
• Can Opener
• Measuring Cups And Spoons
• Citrus Juicer

More Fantastic Mexican Slow Cooker Recipes!

• Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos
• Slow Cooker Green Chili Chicken Enchilada Soup
• Crock-Pot Beef Fajitas
• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas (Mexican Shredded Pork)
• Crock-Pot Mexican Red Beans

Crock-Pot Mexican Pork Stew Recipe

Heidi Kennedy

Everyone in the family will love this lovely pork stew recipe that is slow cooked to perfection. Cubes of pork and sweet potatoes are cooked in a not too spicy stew that includes green chilies and tomatoes. Top with fresh cilantro juice to make the flavors really pop!

3.76 from 29 votes

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 3 hrs

Total Time 3 hrs 20 mins

Course Soups, Stews and Chili

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 361 kcal

Ingredients

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• 2 Pounds Lean Pork Roast (Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes)
• ½ Cup Chicken Broth (Store Bought Or Homemade)
• 15 Ounces Canned Diced Green Chilies (Undrained)
• 10 Ounces Canned Tomatoes With Green Chilies (Such As RoTel Brand)
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion (Peeled And Diced)
• ½ Teaspoon Ground Cumin
• ⅛ Teaspoon Kosher Salt
• ⅛ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Large Sweet Potato (Peeled And Cut Into 1/2 inch cubes)
• 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
• ½ Cup Chopped Cilantro

Instructions

• Add pork cubes, chicken broth, green chilies, tomatoes, onion, cumin, salt and pepper to a 5 quart or larger slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 3 hours.
• Remove lid and add cubed sweet potato.
• Recover slow cooker and continue cooking on LOW for 3 to 4 hours or until pork and sweet potatoes are cooked through and tender.
• Stir freshly squeezed lime juice into stew and ladle into bowls.
• Top each bowl with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
• Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 361kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 910mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4550IU | Vitamin C: 14.9mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2.2mg

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