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Green Chili Stew with Pork

Green Chili Stew with Pork

This Green Chili Stew with Pork is made with roasted green chilies, potatoes, and tender pork, simmered to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 cups
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • large pot

Ingredients
  

Peppers and Base

  • 2 pounds green chili peppers of choice Use a variety for balanced heat.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Plus more as needed.
  • 1.5 pounds pork shoulder Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 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 chopped cilantro Or to taste. Plus more for garnish.

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • 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. You can 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. Refrigerating it overnight allows flavors to develop even more.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 195kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 738mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3990IUVitamin C: 112.8mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg
Keyword recipe, Soup, spicy, stew
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