Sweet Potato and Pork Green Chile Stew

Sweet Potato and Pork Green Chile Stew

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1 lb lean pork stew meat – chopped into ½” pieces

¼ cup arrowroot powder or flour

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ yellow onion, chopped into 1/2 “ pieces

3 large cloves garlic, minced

7 oz can green chiles, chopped small

28 oz can salsa verde or green chile sauce

3 cups chicken stock

½ teaspoon kosher salt, adjust to taste

2 white sweet potatoes (not jewel yams) OR 4 medium golden potatoes, peeled and diced small (approx. 4 cups of diced potatoes)

Combine the pork, arrowroot, pepper and garlic powder in a gallon size Ziploc bag. Shake to coat thoroughly and then set aside. In a large pot over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the garlic and onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Add the dusted pork and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Add the chiles, salsa verde, stock and salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes.

Add the potatoes and raise heat to boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes.