Simpler is better I think. Here is a simple but tasty recipe I whipped up for pork stew. Prep + cooking time is about 20 minutes total. Start the rice ahead of time.

1/2 serrano chili pepper, diced very fine
2 large cloves fresh garlic, peeled, diced very fine
1-2 potatoes
3-5 carrots
1-2 c thin sliced pork (or chicken, etc.) cut in bite sized pieces
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup white wine (any type)
1 c water

Combine meat, olive oil, pepper and garlic in frying pan (or pot). Cook until meat begins to brown, then add wine and cook down until meat is fully cooked. I cook on high, and stir continuously. Add carrots and water. Boil the mix for about 5 minutes, then add potatoes. Cook down to reduce water content until it becomes a stew.

Serve over brown rice.

Yum!