Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds pork shoulder or pork kasim, cubed

• 3 tablespoons cooking oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 small tomato, cubed

• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce

• 2 cups pork or beef broth (or water)

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped

• ½ green bell pepper, chopped

• ½ red bell pepper, chopped

• ½ cup green peas (optional)

• 3 pieces bay leaves

• Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté garlic, onion, and tomato until soft.

2. Add the pork cubes and cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly browned.

3. Pour in the tomato sauce and broth. Add bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer, covered, for 40 to 60 minutes or until pork is tender.

4. Add potatoes and carrots. Cook for about 8 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

5. Add chopped bell peppers and green peas (if using). Stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

6. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.

7. Serve hot with steamed rice.

This hearty Filipino pork stew is rich, flavorful, and comforting, perfect to enjoy as a main dish.