Colorado Green Chile Stew
Tender pork is simmered in a flavorful broth with roasted Hatch green chiles, tomatoes, onions, and spices in this delicious Colorado Green Chili. A perfect stew when fresh Hatch chiles are in season.
Servings 5 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 lb. diced pork
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 onions chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon chicken base like Better than Bouillon roasted chicken flavoring
- 1 14.5 oz can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Hatch chile peppers roasted, seeded, skinned and chopped (Hatch, Pueblo or Poblano)
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon jalapeno or serrano chile minced (optional if you want more heat)
- lime juice optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the diced pork and chopped onions. Season with salt and pepper. Brown the pork and onions for 10 minutes or so, stirring frequently until pork is cooked through and the onions are tender. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, and water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and allow the pork to cook for 2 hours until soft and tender.
- Add the canned tomatoes, chopped chiles, cumin, chile powder, oregano, chicken base, and smoked paprika. Stir to mix the seasonings. Simmer the stew on low for another 30 - 45 minutes to allow the flavors to marry and intensify.
- If you want additional heat, add the chopped serrano or jalapeno chile to the stew and simmer to cook.
- Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, a toasted tortilla and a dollop of sour cream.
Notes
Crockpot Green Chile
To make green chile in the crockpot. Brown the meat with the onions on the stovetop first, then add the garlic until fragrant. Transfer the pork mixture to the crockpot. Add the chiles, tomatoes, broth, water, and spices and cook on low for 6 hours.
Thickening the Stew
If the stew is too soupy for you and you want to thicken it, add 1/4 cup of cornstarch to a bowl with 1/2 cup of water. Stir until combines. Add to the stew and stir to thicken.