ingredients

• 1  lb.  pork stew meat
• 2  Tbsp.  olive oil
• 1  large  onion, chopped
• 1  medium  fresh poblano pepper, finely chopped
• 1  large  red sweet pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2  tsp.  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  tsp.  ground cumin
• 1/2  tsp.  garlic powder
• 1/8  tsp.  ground cinnamon
•   Dash  cayenne pepper
• 1  14-oz. can  chicken broth
• 1  15-oz. can  pumpkin
• 1/4  cup  whipping cream
•     Fesh cilantro (optional)

directions

1. In a Dutch oven cook and stir pork in hot oil over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until browned. Stir in onion, poblano, and sweet pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in cocoa powder, cumin, garlic powder, cinnamon, and cayenne. Add broth and 1/2 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until pork is tender.

2. Stir in pumpkin, cream, and salt and black pepper to taste. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 5 minutes. Top with fresh cilantro. Makes 4 (1-1/4 cup) servings.