How to Make Green Chili - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green chili is a popular spicy dish that originated in the Southwestern region of the United States. This flavorful dish is made with green chilies, which are known for their mild to moderate level of heat. Green chili can be served as a stew, a sauce, or as a topping for various dishes, and it is a versatile and delicious addition to any meal.

Green chilies are a key ingredient in this recipe, and they are a type of pepper that ranges in heat from mild to hot. These vibrant green pep...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Hatch chile peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 (3 pound) boneless pork roast, cubed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons salt, divided
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper, divided
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • 1 large sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 3 cloves garlic

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  • Place chile peppers, cut-sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of peppers has blackened and blistered, 5 to 8 minutes. Place blackened peppers into a large bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Allow peppers to steam as they cool, about 20 minutes. Remove and discard skins; chop peppers into small pieces and set aside.
  • Place pork in a large resealable plastic bag; add flour, 2 tablespoons salt, and 2 tablespoons black pepper. Seal the bag well and toss to coat.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir pork in hot oil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Add chopped peppers, chicken stock, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, onion, cumin, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, remaining 1 tablespoon black pepper, and garlic to the slow cooker; mix well.
  • Cook on High until pork is tender and flavors blend, about 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    360 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 3165mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 446mg