Crock Pot Southwestern Pork Stew

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet and brown the cubed pork on all sides. Drain on a paper towel.

Step 2

Put the browned cubed pork, diced onion, diced bell pepper, cubed potatoes, diced tomatoes, green chiles, and minced garlic in an 8 quart slow cooker.

Step 3

Add the ground cumin, ground chili powder, salt, ground black pepper and bay leaf to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Pour the chicken broth in and stir to combine.

Step 5

Place the lid on the crock pot.

Step 6

Cook on high for 5 hours on high or 8 hours on low. Or until the pork is cooked through to 145°F and the cubed potatoes are tender.

Step 7

Once done turn the slow cooker on warm until ready to serve.

Step 8

Makes 6 to 8 servings.