Tomato-Braised Pork and White Beans

Richly seasoned ground pork simmered with tender cannellini beans, Roma tomatoes, and garlic in a fragrant olive oil broth.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 25 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $2.23/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Low-Sugar
• Low-Cholesterol
• Low-Calorie

Tags

• one-pot
• sauté
• quick
• comfort food
• budget-friendly

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1 can canned diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 5 slice Italian bread (toasted)

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, add the diced yellow onion and ground pork, and sauté for 6 minutes, breaking the meat apart, until the pork is fully browned and reaches 160 degrees F.
2. Add minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the undrained diced tomatoes and rinsed cannellini beans, stir to combine, bring to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 8 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and flavors meld.
4. Ladle the braised pork and bean mixture into wide bowls and serve each portion with a slice of toasted Italian bread.

Notes

Cannellini beans provide creamy texture and rich fiber without needing any dairy creams.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 427
• Protein: 24.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 33.7 g
• Fat: 19.5 g
• Fiber: 7.4 g
• Sodium: 1051 mg
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Sugar: 5.1 g
• Cholesterol: 60 mg