rice & pork with black beans

Recipe by
Beth M.
M.V. Island, MA

It may not be authentic Spanish Rice, but I always loved combinations of rice, tomatoes, onion,garlic and chili seasoning, paprika, salt and other spices. We had it with pork when I was a child, and I sometimes use green bell peppers and celery. The black beans are added this time!

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yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For rice & pork with black beans

  • 1 c
    long grain rice, uncooked
  • 2 1/4 c
    water
  • 2 tsp
    butter
  • 1 sm
    onion, diced
  • 2 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 c
    diced, cooked pork
  • 1 can
    tomatoes, chopped with juice
  • 1 can
    black beans, organic, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tsp
    celery seed
  • 2 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    smoky paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 -1 c
    beef stock
  • 1 can
    chopped green chilies; 4.25 oz.

How To Make rice & pork with black beans

  • 1
    In a 3-quart saucepan, combine water, rice and butter. Boil and lower heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 2
    In a skilled sautee onion in olive oil, a few minutes until translucent, add garlic, stir and add seasonings and cook a minute, then add liquid, cover and cook a few minutes.
  • 3
    Add chopped pork to the onion mixture along with tomatoes and drained black beans.
  • 4
    Combine rice and meat mixture in 3 quart saucepan. If dry, add a little beef stock, and stir. Cover and simmer on low until well-heated.
  • 5
    Check and stir, keep mixture moist, and taste for seasonings. If desired add salt, and adjust other seasonings to taste.
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