Chili Pork Tenderloin

Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans
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Wine Recommendation

Sonoma-Cutrer Chardonnay

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloins
  • ½ cup crumbled queso fresco (or use cotija cheese)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine 1 Tbsp oil, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin; rub all over pork. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Brown pork in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or a large ovenproof skillet in 1 Tbsp hot oil over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes or until browned on all sides, turning every 3 minutes.
  3. Transfer skillet to oven. Bake 5 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion reads 145°F. Remove pork from skillet; let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with cheese.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (32-oz) container refrigerated mashed potatoes
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp butter, divided
  • 2 (12-oz) pkg green beans

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook potatoes according to microwave package directions. Stir in sour cream and 1 Tbsp butter until melted.
  2. Microwave green beans according to package directions. Toss with 1 Tbsp butter; season with salt and pepper to taste.

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