FAST FIX

BRAISED PORK STEW

Pork tenderloin becomes an amazing treat in this hearty braised stew. It’s a fantastic meal for a cold winter night.

—NELLA PARKER HERSEY, MI



START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS


1 pound pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 package (16 ounces) frozen vegetables for stew

1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 tablespoons water

1. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper; add 3 tablespoons flour and toss to coat. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork. Drain if necessary. Stir in vegetables, broth, garlic, mustard and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, for 10-15 minutes or until pork and vegetables are tender.

2. In a small bowl, mix remaining flour and water until smooth; stir into stew. Return to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until stew is thickened.

Per 1 cup: 275 cal., 8g fat (2g sat. fat), 63mg chol., 671mg sod., 24g carb. (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g pro.

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.