Here’s a classic New Mexico–style Green Chili Stew—simple, hearty, and rich with roasted green chile flavor. I’ll give you a traditional version plus optional variations.
🌶️ Green Chili Stew (New Mexico Style)
Serves: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 1 hour (or longer for deeper flavor)
Ingredients
- 1½–2 lbs pork shoulder, cut into small cubes
(or use chicken thighs, beef, or make it vegetarian—see variations) - 2 Tbsp oil (vegetable or lard)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 cups roasted green chiles, chopped
(Hatch green chiles if you can get them; heat level to taste) - 3–4 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano (Mexican oregano if available)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tomato, chopped or ½ cup canned diced tomatoes
- Optional: cilantro, lime, or shredded cheese for serving
Instructions
1. Brown the meat
- Heat oil in a large pot.
- Add pork cubes and brown on all sides.
- Season with salt and pepper.
2. Add onion and garlic
- Stir in onion and cook until softened (3–5 min).
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Add green chiles & spices
- Add chopped roasted green chiles, cumin, and oregano.
- Stir to coat the meat and onions.
4. Add broth & simmer
- Pour in broth (enough to cover everything).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Simmer 30–40 minutes, until the pork is tender.
5. Add potatoes
- Add diced potatoes and cook another 20–30 minutes,
until potatoes are soft and the stew has thickened a bit.
6. Taste & adjust
- Add salt/pepper.
- If you want it hotter, stir in extra roasted or fresh chile.
🌶️ Variations
Chicken Green Chile Stew
- Substitute 1½ lbs chicken thighs, cubed.
- Reduce initial simmer to 20–25 minutes.
Beef Green Chile Stew
- Use stew beef; increase simmer time to 1–2 hours until tender.
Vegetarian / Vegan
- Skip meat; add:
- 2 cups diced zucchini or squash
- 1–2 cans beans (pinto or white beans)
- Use vegetable broth.
Thicker Stew
- Mash a few potatoes at the end
- Or add 1 Tbsp flour mixed with a little water as a slurry
Brighter Flavor
- Add a squeeze of lime and some fresh cilantro before serving.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With warm flour or corn tortillas
- Over rice
- With cheese and sour cream
- Topped with avocado
If you want, I can also make a slow-cooker version, pressure cooker version, or a super spicy version!
