Vegetable stew with pork and zucchini
Description
Here is a recipe for a delicious vegetable stew with pork and zucchini. There are many variations, but this version is the most optimal. The ingredients complement each other perfectly, giving the dish a unique aroma of vegetables combined with pork. Pieces of seared pork tenderloin are simmered in a vegetable sauce, becoming juicy and tender.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Before preparing the vegetable stew with pork and zucchini, wash the meat. Cut the pork into small pieces. Heat a frying pan with vegetable oil. Place the pork pieces onto the pan. Sear over high heat until a crust forms.
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Step 2
2. Peel the onion and finely chop it. Wash and peel the carrot, then slice it thinly. Transfer the vegetables to the frying pan with the meat. Mix the carrot and onion with the meat. Fry for 2 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Wash the zucchini. Cut it into small cubes (1.5-2 cm each). Transfer to a cauldron (a pot with a thick bottom).
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Step 4
4. Cut the peeled potatoes into cubes of the same size as the zucchini. Add to the zucchini.
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Step 5
5. Peel the tomatoes by scalding them with boiling water. Cut into small cubes. Combine zucchini, potatoes, and tomatoes. Mix well.
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Step 6
6. Remove seeds and stems from sweet peppers. Cut into small squares. Finely chop the hot pepper. Slice the peeled garlic cloves into thin pieces.
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Step 7
7. Add sweet pepper, chili pepper, and garlic to the meat in the skillet. Add tomato paste. Mix well. Cover with a lid and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the meat with vegetables to the cauldron with the rest of the vegetables. Mix. Add 2 cups of water. Salt to taste. Add bay leaf.
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Step 8
8. Place the pot with stew over high heat. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat. Cover with a lid and simmer for 30–40 minutes. When the stew is ready, add chopped parsley and dill. Cook for 5 minutes. Serve the stew as a standalone hot dish.