Rudy's Green Chili Stew Recipe
Warm up with Rudy’s Green Chili Stew Recipe, a hearty Southwestern stew with tender pork, roasted green chilies, and rich, smoky flavor.
Equipment
- A big thick thick-bottomed pot or Dutch oven.
- A sharp object to slice pork and vegetables.
- A wooden spoon for stirring
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- A ladle (for serving)
- Optional: a slow cooker in case you want to make it low and slow.
Ingredients
For the Stew:
- 2 pounds pork shoulder trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups green chilies roasted Hatch chilies are preferred
- 4 medium peeled and diced potatoes.
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium if possible
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
- 1 can of diced green chili tomatoes.
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder to spice it up.
- Squeeze of lime juice prior to serving.
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Pork
- Heat your pot with medium-high heat oil. Place the pork cubes and fry them on all sides. And do not hurry this part--it is where the juiciness starts.
Step 2: Add Aromatics
- As soon as the pork is browned, put in the chopped onion and the garlic.
- Simmer and prepare until the onion is soft and golden.
Step 3: Season It Up
- Add cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow the spices to roast for a minute; they will give off an incredible odor.
Step 4: Add Chilies and Broth
- Add the roasted green chilies. Pour in the chicken broth then. Bring it all to a gentle boil.
Step 5: Simmer
- Turn the heat to low and simmer with the lid on, and cook 45 minutes. Stir every so often to avoid having things stick to the bottom.
Step 6: Add Potatoes
- Add the diced potatoes after 45 minutes. Keep on cooking until they become tender, approximately 20 minutes.
Step 7: Taste and Adjust
- Taste the broth. Add salt, pepper, or chili when necessary. In case you want it tangy, squeeze in some lime juice.
Step 8: Serve Hot
- Pour the stew into bowls and sprinkle with cilantro. And eat it with hot tortillas or cornbread as an accompaniment.
- And there you have--your own batch of Green Chili Stew ready to be swallowed.