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This low carb pork & pepper stew is a warming and delicious winter stew you can make easily make in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. A mixture of peppers and spicy broth go well with the meaty chunks of pork. Only 6.8g net carb per serving.

Pork & Pepper Stew in the Instant Pot (low carb)

This low carb pork & pepper stew is a warming and delicious winter stew you can make easily make in the Instant Pot or slow cooker. A mixture of peppers and spicy broth go well with the meaty chunks of pork. Only 6.8g net carb per serving.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 lb pork country boneless ribs, cut into big chunks
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 poblano peppers, chopped into chunks
  • 2 cubanelle peppers, chopped into chunks
  • 1 cup sweet bell peppers, chopped into chunks
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons Better than Bouillon (beef or chicken) *
  • 1 cup water *
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ cup cilantro garnish
  • 2 limes, cut for garnish

Instructions

  1. Press saute button and adjust to high by pressing the + button.

  2. While that's heating up, cut the ribs into big chunks.

  3. Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot and then the pork. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and brown the meat. 

  4. Hit cancel button and add all the rest of the ingredients to the pot

  5. Mix well and then secure the lid. Push the release valve to the sealing position. Push the manual button and set for 45 minutes.

  6. Let release naturally or for at least 10 minutes.

  7. Serve as is or over rice. Squeeze a bit of lime over top servings and add cilantro and sour cream if you wish.

NOTE- to make in a slow cooker, brown the meat in a pan and then add everything to a slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.