Sweet Pork with Beets
A unique combo of tender pork and sweet roasted beets in a lightly spiced sauce. Colorful and earthy.
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Drescription
This rich Italian soup, made with ground pork, potatoes and kale is sure to satisfy. Using a slow cooker makes this low-calorie recipe easy to execute.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 12 ounces tiny red new potatoes, each cut into 8 pieces
- 1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups chopped fresh kale
Directions
- In a large skillet, cook 1 pound pork, 1 cup chopped onion and 2 garlic cloves over medium heat until meat is browned and onion is tender; drain off fat. Return meat mixture to skillet; add 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to a 3 1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker. Add 4 cups broth and 12 ounces potatoes.
- Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 6 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 to 4 hours. If using low-heat setting, turn to high-heat setting. In a small bowl combine 12 ounces evaporated milk and 2 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth; stir into cooker. Stir in 2 cups kale. Cover and cook for 30 to 60 minutes more or until bubbly around the edge of the cooker. If desired, sprinkle with additional crushed red pepper.
