rice & pork with black beans

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M.V. Island, MA
Updated on Jan 5, 2016

It may not be authentic Spanish Rice, but I always loved combinations of rice, tomatoes, onion,garlic and chili seasoning, paprika, salt and other spices. We had it with pork when I was a child, and I sometimes use green bell peppers and celery. The black beans are added this time!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield about four big servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup diced, cooked pork
  • 1 can tomatoes, chopped with juice
  • 1 can black beans, organic, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoky paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 -1 cup beef stock
  • 1 can chopped green chilies; 4.25 oz.

How To Make rice & pork with black beans

  • Step 1
    In a 3-quart saucepan, combine water, rice and butter. Boil and lower heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Step 2
    In a skilled sautee onion in olive oil, a few minutes until translucent, add garlic, stir and add seasonings and cook a minute, then add liquid, cover and cook a few minutes.
  • Step 3
    Add chopped pork to the onion mixture along with tomatoes and drained black beans.
  • Step 4
    Combine rice and meat mixture in 3 quart saucepan. If dry, add a little beef stock, and stir. Cover and simmer on low until well-heated.
  • Step 5
    Check and stir, keep mixture moist, and taste for seasonings. If desired add salt, and adjust other seasonings to taste.

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Category: Pork
Category: Casseroles
Keyword: #Casserole
Keyword: #chewy
Keyword: #filling
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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