When you need a true dump-and-go dinner, this 4-ingredient slow cooker cubed pork stew meat recipe is hard to beat. Pork stew meat turns tender and flavorful as it cooks low and slow, and with just a few pantry-friendly additions, you get a rich, comforting meal with very little hands-on work. It is the kind of practical Midwestern weeknight recipe that relies on simple ingredients and smart technique rather than a long shopping list.
Serve this hearty pork over mashed potatoes, buttered egg noodles, steamed rice, or creamy polenta to catch the savory sauce. A side of green beans, roasted carrots, or a crisp salad balances the richness nicely, and warm crusty bread is always welcome at the table for soaking up every bit of the slow-cooked juices.
4-Ingredient Slow Cooker Cubed Pork Stew Meat
Servings: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds raw cubed pork stew meat
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 packet dry onion soup mix, about 1 ounce
1 can cream of mushroom soup, 10.5 ounces
Directions
1. Scatter the sliced onion in the bottom of the slow cooker, then add the raw cubed pork stew meat in an even layer over the onion.
2. Sprinkle the dry onion soup mix evenly over the pork, then spoon the cream of mushroom soup across the top and spread it lightly to cover most of the meat.
3. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork is very tender and the sauce is hot and well blended.
4. Stir well before serving so the sauce coats the pork evenly, then spoon the stew over your favorite side dish and serve hot.
Variations & Tips
Add mushrooms: If you want more texture and deeper savory flavor, add 8 ounces of sliced mushrooms during the last 2 hours of cooking. They pair naturally with the cream of mushroom soup and make the dish feel even more like a classic stew.
Thicken the sauce: If the finished sauce seems thinner than you like, remove the lid for the last 20 to 30 minutes of cooking, or stir in a cornstarch slurry made from 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon cold water. Let it cook a few more minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
Make it heartier: This pork mixture can easily support extra vegetables such as baby carrots or cubed potatoes. If you add them, place them underneath the meat so they cook evenly in the slow cooker juices.
Season carefully: Onion soup mix is already quite seasoned, so taste before adding any extra salt at the end. A little black pepper is usually all it needs, and a spoonful of sour cream stirred in just before serving can soften the saltiness while adding richness.