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Location: Whole Foods Dublin CA (5200 Dublin Blvd)

El Paso-Inspired Smoky Pork, Pepper & Cabbage Skillet

An El Paso-inspired pork and cabbage skillet with peppers and warm citrus. Fast, savory, and a little smoky, built around ingredients you have and seasonal March produce in California.

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Ingredients

  • Ground pork 1 lb $5.99-$7.99
  • Organic green cabbage 1/2 small head $1.10
  • Mini sweet peppers or tricolor bell peppers 3 to 4 peppers $5.49-$6.49
  • Yellow onion or sweet onion 1 small $1.43-$1.99
  • Organic tomato on the vine 1 large $3.32
  • Lime 1 $0.59
  • Organic garlic 2 cloves $2.89
  • Cilantro 2 tbsp chopped $1.59-$2.19
  • Olive oil 1 tbsp pantry
  • Ground cumin 1 tsp pantry
  • Chili powder 1 tsp pantry
  • Oregano 1/2 tsp pantry
  • Salt and black pepper to taste pantry

Instructions

  1. Thinly slice 1/2 small head cabbage, 1 small onion, and 3 to 4 peppers. Dice 1 large tomato and mince 2 garlic cloves.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add 1 lb ground pork and cook until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  4. Add onion and peppers. Cook 4 minutes until beginning to soften.
  5. Add garlic, diced tomato, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, 3/4 tsp salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Add cabbage and toss until it begins to wilt, about 4 to 5 minutes. If needed, add 2 tablespoons water and cover briefly.
  7. Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve as a bowl on its own, or spoon into lettuce cups if you want it lighter.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $13-17

Health notes: Protein-rich and lower carb if served as-is. About 450-600 calories per serving.

Drink pairing: Amber lager or a young Tempranillo.

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