How to Make Mexican Pork and Green Chile Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can rival the hearty and flavorful Mexican Pork and Green Chile Stew. This dish is a classic in Mexican cuisine, known for its bold and spicy flavors that are sure to warm you up from the inside out. It's the perfect dish for a cozy night in or for entertaining guests, and it's surprisingly easy to make, making it a great addition to your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ pounds lean boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 ½ cups diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

Information

  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat.
  • Spread flour into a wide, shallow dish; add pork and turn to coat, shaking off excess.
  • Cook coated pork in hot oil until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir onion and garlic in with pork; continue cooking and stirring until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Pour diced tomatoes, green chilies, and 2 tablespoons cilantro over pork mixture; stir. Place a cover on the Dutch oven and simmer mixture until pork is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.
  • Whisk cold water and cornstarch together in a small bowl; stir into liquid in the Dutch oven and continue cooking until sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the Dutch oven from heat; let dish rest 10 to 15 minutes. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese and desired amount of cilantro to serve.
  • Nutrition

    407 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 82mg
    • Sodium: 436mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 200mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 620mg