The Secret Ingredient
Ingredients
- ●1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ●1/2 pound ground pork
- ●2 tablespoons NESCAFÉ CLÁSICO 100% Pure Instant Coffee Granules
- ●1 1/2 teaspoons MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon, divided
- ●4 cloves garlic, crushed
- ●1 onion, chopped
- ●1 red bell pepper, diced
- ●1/2 cup warm water
- ●1 bag (6 ounces) seasoned stuffing mix
- ●1/2 cup green pigeon peas (gandules) OR black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- ●1/4 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
- ●1/2 cup tomato sauce
Make It
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 2-quart baking dish.
Step 2
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add pork, coffee granules and ½ teaspoon bouillon; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 6 minutes or until crumbly. Add garlic, onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Dissolve remaining 1 teaspoon bouillon in water.
Step 4
Add stuffing mix, pigeon peas, olives, tomato sauce and bouillon mixture to skillet. Gently stir to moisten. Spoon into prepared baking dish; cover with foil.
Step 5
Bake for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve immediately.
Substitute 1 cup of prepared sofrito sauce for the chopped onions, red bell pepper and tomato sauce.
