Slow Cooker Greek Ground Pork Stew with Crispy Tortilla Strips

• •2 lb Ground Pork (Lean ground pork)
• •1 large Onion (Chopped)
• •6 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• •28 oz Canned Diced Tomatoes (Undrained)
• •3 cups Chicken Broth (Low sodium)
• •1 cup Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed)
• •2 tbsp Lemon Zest (From about 2 lemons)
• •2 tsp Dried Oregano
• •1 piece Bay Leaf
• •1 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
• •1 tsp Black Pepper (Or to taste)
• •8 oz Spinach (Fresh, roughly chopped)
• •4 oz Feta Cheese (Crumbled, for garnish)
• •8 piece Corn Tortillas
• •2 tbsp Olive Oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.

2. 2

   Transfer the browned ground pork to a slow cooker.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the slow cooker.

4. 4

   Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juices), chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest.

5. 5

   Stir in the dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.

6. 6

   Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours.

7. 7

   About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped spinach. Allow it to wilt into the stew.

8. 8

   While the spinach is wilting, prepare the tortilla strips. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut the tortillas into thin strips.

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9. 9

   Toss the tortilla strips with a little olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.

10. 10

    Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Alternatively, air fry at 350F for 5-7 minutes.

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11. 11

    Remove the bay leaf from the stew before serving.

12. 12

    Ladle the stew into bowls. Garnish with crumbled feta cheese and crispy tortilla strips.

Chef's Tips

• 💡For a richer flavor, you can brown the ground pork with the onions and garlic before adding it to the slow cooker.
• 💡If you don't have fresh spinach, you can use frozen spinach. Thaw it and squeeze out any excess water before adding it to the stew.
• 💡Adjust the amount of lemon juice and zest to your liking. Some people prefer a more pronounced lemon flavor.
• 💡If you like a bit of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the stew.
• 💡Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream for extra creaminess.