Easy pork stew with rice and carrot, cooked in a single pot. A hearty and comforting family dinner prepared with succulent pork, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato broth.
Looking for a simple and comforting one-pot meal? You're in the right place, this easy pork stew with rice and carrot is a hearty and flavorful recipe made with tender pork, vegetables, and aromatic spices. It’s a perfect example that you don’t need sophisticated ingredients to create a rich, flavorful meal. ingredients to create a rich, flavorful meal.
Cooked in a single pot, it's a recipe that practically cooks itself. The rice absorbs all the delicious flavors, creating a simple and comforting dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday family lunches. Simple ingredients, a mouthwatering aroma that fills the house, and in just 40 minutes you have a delicious meal, ready to serve. Happy Cooking!
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INGREDIENTS FOR PORK STEW WITH RICE AND CARROT (ONE-POT-DINNER-RECIPE)
Here you'll find all the ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- Pork - Pork cut into cubes.
- Rice - Long-grain rice or medium-grain rice.
- Olive oil - Adds flavor.
- Carrot - Carrot cut into pieces.
- Tomato - Peeled tomato cut into small chunks. Adds color and flavor to the recipe.
- Paprika - Adds flavor and color.
- Pepper, chopped garlic, bay leaf and salt - To season the meat.
- Onion - Chopped onion.
- Chicken broth - For cooking and to give an extra flavor to the rice.
Below you’ll find the correct measurement of all ingredients and the step-by-step guide for this recipe.
Video Tutorial – Easy Pork Stew with Rice and Carrot
HOW TO MAKE EASY PORK STEW WITH RICE AND CARROT
Step 1: In a pot, add the peeled tomato cut into small pieces, chopped onion, pork, chopped garlic, carrot cut into pieces, salt (1 teaspoon), pepper, paprika, bay leaf and olive oil.
Step 2: Stir, cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Add the rice and season with salt (1 teaspoon). Stir, pour the chicken broth and boil over medium-high heat.
Step 4: Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Step 5: Turn off the heat, sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve immediately.
TIPS
1. Cook the pork over low heat if you want tender and juicy meat.
2. To make a healthy and flavorful broth, you only need fresh tomatoes, onions, and olive oil.
3. Rice cooking time: about 10 to 12 minutes for long-grain rice and 13 to 15 minutes for medium-grain rice.
VARIATIONS
1. Add peas, bell peppers, or green beans for a more flavorful and rich meal.
2. Substitute the pork cubes with beef, pork ribs or even chicken breast cut into pieces.
3. Make this recipe with spaghetti or cubed potatoes instead of rice.
FAQs
Is it okay to use other types of seasonings?
Yes. You can use nutmeg, chopped parsley, or any other seasonings of your choice to suit your taste.
Can I use medium-grain rice?
Absolutely. You will need to increase the cooking time by at least 2 to 3 minutes.
Can I store it?
Store in the fridge for up to 2–3 days in an airtight container.
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Pork Stew with Rice and Carrot (One-Pot Dinner Recipe)
Easy pork stew with rice and carrot, cooked in a single pot. A hearty and comforting family dinner prepared with succulent pork, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato broth.
- 500 grams (17 1/2 ounces) pork cut into cubes
- 200 grams (1 cup) long-grain rice
- 50 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
- 1 large carrot
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 1 bay leaf
- 500 ml (about 2 cups) chicken broth
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 teaspoons salt
- In a pot, add the peeled tomato cut into small pieces, chopped onion, pork, chopped garlic, carrot cut into pieces, salt (1 teaspoon), pepper, paprika, bay leaf and olive oil.
- Stir, cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat until the tomato start to break down, stirring occasionally.
- Add the rice and season with salt (1 teaspoon). Stir, pour the chicken broth and boil over medium-high heat.
- Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and cook the rice for about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve immediately.





