Fiesta Pork and Cheesy Polenta Recipe

Name: Fiesta Pork and Cheesy Polenta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 14 lbs boneless pork loin, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise; 1 tablespoon chili powder; salt; pepper; 2 cups frozen bell peppers, strips thawed and patted dry (or chop them yourself, that is what I plan to do.); 1 bunch scallion, green portions thinly sliced, white portions finely chopped; ¾ cup instant polenta; ½ cup heavy cream; 4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cut into cubes; 1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 14 lbs boneless pork loin, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt
pepper
2 cups frozen bell peppers, strips thawed and patted dry (or chop them yourself, that is what I plan to do.)
1 bunch scallion, green portions thinly sliced, white portions finely chopped
¾ cup instant polenta
½ cup heavy cream
4 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cut into cubes
1 ½ cups frozen corn, thawed

1
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/2 c water to a boil.
2
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat, swirling to coat the pan.
3
Add the pork to the skillet in an even layer and season with the chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
4
Cook, stirring, until just brown all over, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
Transfer the pork and any juices to a plate.
6
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the bell pepper and finely chopped scallions to the skillet and cook, stirring, until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes.
7
Whisk the polenta and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper into the boiling water and cook, whisking, for 2 minutes.
8
Lower the heat to low, whisk in the cream, then stir the cheese; cover to keep warm.
9
Add the corn to the bell pepper mixture and cook for 1 minute.
10
Return the pork and any juices to the skillet and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute.
11
Stir in the sliced scallions.
12
Serve with the polenta.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 14 lbs boneless pork loin, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise, 1 tablespoon chili powder, salt, and more.

Yes, Fiesta Pork and Cheesy Polenta falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fiesta Pork and Cheesy Polenta

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