New Mexico Green Chile Stew
In short: Tender pork, potatoes and roasted green chiles simmered in a light, garlicky broth, a staple cold-weather stew in New Mexico. It takes about 1 h 55 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Cook
- 1 h 30 min
- Total
- 1 h 55 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 390 kcal
Green chile stew is cold-weather comfort food in New Mexico, where roasted green chiles are bought by the sackful in autumn and frozen for the year. The stew is simple: cubes of pork, potatoes, onion and garlic simmered in a light broth with plenty of chopped chile. Heat varies with the chile, so taste before you add more. Serve it with warm tortillas for scooping.
Instructions
- Season the pork with the salt. Heat the oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat and brown the pork in two batches, 5 to 6 minutes each. Move it to a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. Cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add the garlic, cumin and oregano and cook for 1 minute.
- Return the pork to the pot, add the stock and bring to a boil. Partly cover and simmer for 40 minutes.
- Add the potatoes and green chiles and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes more, until the pork and potatoes are very tender and the broth has thickened slightly.
- Stir in the lime juice and taste for salt. Ladle into bowls, scatter with cilantro and serve with warm tortillas.
Tips
- To roast fresh green chiles, blacken them under a hot broiler or on a grill, steam them in a covered bowl for 15 minutes, then peel and chop. Wear gloves to protect your hands.
- For a thicker stew, mash a few of the potato cubes against the side of the pot. Roasted poblano peppers plus a jalapeño make a fair substitute for New Mexico chiles.
Questions and answers
How spicy is green chile stew?
It depends on the chiles, which are sold as mild, medium or hot. Start with mild or medium and stir in extra chopped chile at the end for more heat.
Can I freeze green chile stew?
Yes, for up to 3 months. Potatoes soften a little after freezing, so cut them slightly larger if you plan to freeze a batch.
What can I use if I cannot find New Mexico green chiles?
Roasted poblano peppers with a jalapeño or two give a similar flavor. Canned diced green chiles also work in a pinch.
How long does it take to make New Mexico Green Chile Stew?
About 1 h 55 min in total: 25 min of preparation and 1 h 30 min of cooking.
How many calories are in New Mexico Green Chile Stew?
About 390 kcal per serving, with 30 g of protein, 27 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 390 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 900 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
