Description
This green chili stew is the perfect combination of smoky, savory, and mildly spicy flavors. Tender pork or chicken melts in your mouth, while roasted green chilies give the stew a rich depth. With hearty potatoes, aromatic spices, and a touch of fresh cilantro and lime, it’s comfort food at its best. Ideal for cozy evenings, this stew is satisfying, easy to make, and perfect for sharing with friends or family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed (or chicken thighs)
- 4 roasted green chilies, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Chop vegetables and roast green chilies if needed.
- Brown meat in a large pot with oil, then remove.
- Sauté onions until golden, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Stir in chilies, tomatoes, and spices.
- Add broth and return meat to the pot, bring to simmer. Cover and cook 1½–2 hours.
- Add potatoes 30 minutes before done.
- Finish with cilantro and lime juice, adjust seasoning, and serve.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, roast chilies yourself.
- Simmer slowly for tender meat and rich flavor.
- Can be made a day ahead—flavors improve overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering/Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg