Korean-Inspired Slow Cooker Pork and Chickpea Stew
This hearty and flavorful stew combines the savory goodness of ground pork with the nutty taste of chickpeas and the spicy tang of kimchi. Slow cooking allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, creating a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- •1 lb Ground Pork
- •15 oz Canned Chickpeas (drained and rinsed)
- •28 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes (undrained)
- •1 cup Kimchi (chopped, adjust to taste)
- •1 piece Onion (chopped)
- •2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- •2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- •1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste) (adjust to taste)
- •1 tsp Sesame Oil
- •1 tsp Ginger (grated)
- •2 piece Green Onions (sliced, for garnish)
- •to taste Salt
- •to taste Black Pepper
Instructions
- 1.
In a large skillet, brown the ground pork over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Time: 10 min - 2.
Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker.
Time: 2 min - 3.
Add the chickpeas, canned diced tomatoes, kimchi, onion, garlic, soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, ginger, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
Time: 3 min - 4.
Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Time: 1 min - 5.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for 4 hours), or until the flavors have melded together.
Time: 480 min - 6.
Before serving, taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Time: 1 min - 7.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Serve hot.
Time: 1 min
Tips
- 💡For a thicker stew, you can mash some of the chickpeas before serving.
- 💡Adjust the amount of gochujang and kimchi to control the spice level.
- 💡Serve with rice or noodles for a more substantial meal.
Recipe from TheCookbook.ai
Created by smw355