Pork Stew (Hearty and Rich)
This Pork Stew delivers 43g protein and 478 calories per serving, making it a solid protein source without excess calories. Eight servings batch on the stovetop in quick prep time, giving you multiple meals ready for the week ahead. Ideal for hitting daily protein targets while keeping calories controlled during a cut or maintenance phase.
Ingredients
- •Bacon
- •Pork Loin(1361g)
- •1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Tomato Paste(30g)
- •2 bay leaves
- •Thyme, Fresh
- •Paprika, Ground(3g)
- •Italian seasoning(3g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(1440g)
- •Potato, Yukon Gold(907g)
- •Freshly Ground Black Pepper, To Taste
- •Parsley, Fresh
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(30g)
- •Unsalted Butter(30g)
Instructions
- 1Place the bacon in a large pot. Set the pot over medium-high heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon crisps and the fat is rendered, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate, reserving the fat in the pot.
- 2Meanwhile, season the pork all over with the salt. Working in batches, add the pork to the pot and cook until browned, about 16 minutes total. Transfer the pork to the plate with the bacon. Discard the fat.
- 3Add the olive oil to the pot and heat over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, add the onion and diced carrots. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and continue cooking until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Stir in the tomato paste, bay leaves, thyme, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
- 4Return the bacon and pork to the pot along with the chicken stock. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is very tender, about 1½ hours.
- 5Uncover and stir in the carrot pieces and potatoes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and carrots are fork tender, about 30 minutes more. Remove and discard the thyme and bay leaves. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- 6In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and butter to form a paste, then stir it into the stew and simmer for 5 minutes until the stew is thickened.
- 7Ladle into bowls and serve sprinkled with parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
478
calories
43g
protein
23g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Saturated fat
- 6.2g
- Sodium
- 317 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.5g
8 servings per batch · ~509g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pork Stew have per serving?
Each serving contains 43g of protein and 478 calories with 23g fat and 34g carbs. The moderate protein and balanced macro split make it suitable for maintenance or controlled surplus phases.
How long does Pork Stew take to make and what's the yield?
This recipe has quick prep time and batch-makes 8 servings in one pot on the stovetop, giving you a full week of prepared meals from a single session. The high yield-to-time ratio is efficient for large-batch meal prep.
Is Pork Stew good for muscle gain?
At 43g protein and 34g carbs per serving with 478 calories, this soup is moderately suited for muscle gain when paired with additional calorie-dense sides or eaten as part of a larger daily surplus. The warm, filling format supports satiety during training phases.
