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Green Chili Stew with Pork

Green Chili Stew with Pork

A hearty green chili stew with pork, packed with robust flavors and spices, perfect for a cozy meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 195 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • large pot
  • baking sheet
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds green chili peppers of choice
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil + more as needed
  • 1.5 pounds pork shoulder cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and 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 cilantro chopped or to taste (+ more for garnish)

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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. Refrigerating overnight enhances flavors further.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 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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