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Green Chili Stew with Pork

Green Chili Stew with Pork

A hearty and flavorful Green Chili Stew with Pork, perfect for spice lovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 bowls
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

Peppers

  • 2 pounds green chili peppers of choice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil more as needed

Pork

  • 1.5 pounds pork shoulder cut into bite sized pieces

Spices

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth beef broth is good, too
  • 1 pound yellow potatoes cut into small cubes
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into small cubes
  • 0.25 cup cilantro chopped or to taste (+ more for garnish)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice the peppers in half lengthwise and set them onto a baking sheet. Bake them at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until their skins blister up. Cool them slightly, then peel off the skins and discard them. Chop the roasted peppers and set them aside.
  • While the peppers are roasting, toss the chopped pork shoulder with 2 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large pot to medium heat. Add the pork shoulder and brown the pieces on each side, about 5 minutes. Scoop the browned pork shoulder into a bowl and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Add a bit more olive oil if needed.
  • Add the garlic and cook another minute, until you can smell the gorgeous garlic.
  • Add the browned pork along with the stock, potatoes, carrots and chopped roasted peppers.
  • Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for at least 90 minutes. You can simmer longer to develop even more flavor.
  • When ready to serve, remove from heat and swirl in the cilantro.
  • Serve into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro. I like to toss on some fresh pepper slices and spicy chili flakes as well.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

A variety of peppers with different heat levels will give a more balanced stew. The longer you simmer, the better this stew gets. You can also refrigerate it overnight to let the flavors develop even more, then reheat the next day for an outstanding green chili stew. Delicious.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 738mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3990IUVitamin C: 112.8mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Green Chili Stew, hearty soup, Pork Stew, Spicy Stew
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