Pork & Beans Stew

A dish I created from the few ingredients I had, it turned out really delicious and was great as a comforting wholesome meal.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

500g diced pork

3-4 sausages diced

4-5 chestnust mushrooms, sliced

1 large red onion, sliced

1-2 garlic, chopped

1 green chilli, chopped

150ml red wine

1 bay leaf

1 tomato, chopped

1 tbsp mixed dried herbs (oregano, basil & thyme)

1 tin 400g Rosecoco beans

Freshly chopped coriander

Salt & freshly crushed pepper for seasoning

Method:

1. In a saucepan, heat little olive oil, add bay leaf, garlic, chilli and diced onions. Saute until lightly golden.

2. Add chopped tomatoes. Cook until the oil separates and the mix is mushy.

3. Add the pork , cook for few minutes. Stir in the mushrooms and chopped sausages. Sprinkle in the herbs.

4. Add the beans, season with salt and pepper. Pour in the red wine and lower heat and cook for 15-20 mins until gravy thickens and meat is tender.

5. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander. Serve with hot bread.