Azorean Pork Stew with Caramelized Onions and Potatoes

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A hearty Azorean-inspired stew with tender pork, deeply caramelized onions, and potatoes simmered in a rich broth. This Portuguese-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, olive oil, onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 600 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 105 min Serves 4 Portuguese cuisine 600 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season 680 g pork cubes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, then brown in batches for 3-4 minutes per side; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil to the pot, then add 280 g chopped onions. Cook for 8-10 minutes until deeply caramelized, stirring occasionally.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Return browned pork to the pot, then add 450 g diced potatoes, 950 ml chicken broth, and 1 tsp dried oregano. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours until pork is tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove lid and simmer for 15 minutes to thicken sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped parsley and serve with crusty bread.

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