Description
A flavorful recipe for Chipotle Pork and Black Beans, featuring tender pork shoulder simmered with black beans, tomatoes, and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork pieces and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the pork and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return the browned pork to the pot. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, chopped chipotle peppers, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and easily shredded with a fork. Stir occasionally and add more broth if needed.
- Once cooked, shred the pork in the pot using two forks and mix well with the beans and sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more chipotle peppers or a dash of hot sauce.
- To make it a complete meal, serve over rice or with warm tortillas.
- You can also substitute the pork shoulder with chicken thighs for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg