Hearty Paprika Pork Stew with a Bold and Savory Flavors

This paprika pork stew recipe is a flavorful and comforting dish that will warm your soul. Made with tender chunks of pork, onions, garlic, bell peppers, and a generous amount of paprika, this stew is rich and hearty. Slow-cooked to perfection, the meat becomes tender and the flavors meld together beautifully. Serve it with crusty bread or over a bed of steamed rice for a satisfying meal that will keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bell peppers, diced
• 3 tablespoons sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
2. Add the pork chunks in batches and brown them on all sides. Remove the browned pork from the pot and set it aside.
3. In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and diced bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the sweet paprika, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to coat the vegetables in the spices.
5. Return the browned pork to the pot along with any juices that have accumulated. Stir to combine.
6. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, including their juices. Stir in the tomato paste and add the bay leaf.
7. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the stew cook for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the pork is tender and the flavors have melded together.
8. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if needed.
9. Serve the paprika pork stew hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley. Enjoy with crusty bread or over steamed rice.

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