Green Chile Stew Recipe
Overview:
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 3 hours
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6
Description:
Get ready for a dish that’s not just hot but so fiery it’ll make you glow-in-the-dark! This Green Chile Stew is a hallmark of American Hispanic cuisine, especially during the winter and Christmas season. While you can opt for milder chiles, going for the fiery ones is what truly makes this stew shine. It’s a hearty, comforting dish with a kick that’ll warm you up from the inside out!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound pork
- 2 potatoes
- 2 onions
- 1 garlic clove
- 3 green chili peppers
- 2 green chili peppers (for additional topping)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup beer
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Peel and dice the potatoes.
- Chop the onions.
- Mince the garlic.
- Remove the seeds from the green chili peppers and chop them finely.
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Brown the Pork:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the pork, onions, and minced garlic. Brown the pork until it’s golden and the onions are translucent, stirring occasionally. This should take about 5-7 minutes. -
Simmer with Beer and Seasonings:
Pour in the beer, then add the cumin and oregano. Stir well to combine. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together. -
Add Potatoes:
After 2 hours, add the diced potatoes to the pot. Stir them in and continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and cooked through. -
Incorporate Green Chiles:
Next, add the chopped green chili peppers to the stew. Let it simmer for another hour to allow the flavors to fully develop and the chiles to infuse their heat into the dish. -
Adjust Seasoning and Texture:
Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your preference. If you feel the stew needs more liquid, you can add another cup of beer at this stage. -
Crockpot Option:
Alternatively, if you prefer a hands-off approach, you can transfer all the ingredients into a crockpot after browning the pork and follow the same steps. Set it on low and let it cook for 8-10 hours for a convenient, slow-cooked version. -
Serve and Enjoy:
Ladle the hot Green Chile Stew into bowls and garnish with additional chopped green chili peppers for those who like it extra spicy. Serve it with warm tortillas or crusty bread on the side for a complete meal that’s sure to satisfy your cravings for bold flavors and comforting warmth.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 522.8
- Total Fat: 17.3g
- Saturated Fat: 5.5g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
- Sodium: 107.5mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 33.9g
- Dietary Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 4.6g
- Protein: 48.8g
Keywords:
One Dish Meal, Pork, Potato, Vegetable, Meat, Tex Mex, Southwestern U.S., Native American, Mexican, Healthy, Spicy, Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours, Easy
Tips:
- For a vegetarian version, you can substitute the pork with diced tofu or extra vegetables like carrots and bell peppers.
- To control the level of spiciness, you can adjust the amount of green chili peppers or choose milder varieties.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer preservation. Simply reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
