Classic New Mexico Green Chile Stew

Our lifelong journey is to find the best Green Chile Stew in the world. Our search brought to Bare Feet Kitchen.

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 50 min

Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean pork stew meat chopped into ½” pieces

  • 1/4 cup flour or cornstarch

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped into 1/2 “ pieces

  • 3 large cloves garlic minced

  • 3/4 cup or 7-ounce can freshly roasted or frozen green chile, chopped small

  • 3 1/2 cups or 28 oz can salsa verde or Green Chile Sauce

  • 3 cups chicken stock or water, plus 1 tablespoon chicken base

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste

  • 4 cups diced potatoes about 2 large white or sweet potatoes

Instructions

  1. Combine the pork, flour, pepper and garlic powder in a gallon size Ziploc bag. Shake to coat thoroughly and then set aside.

  2. In a large pot over medium heat, warm the oil. Add the fresh garlic and onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 2-3 minutes.

  3. Add the dusted pork and cook until browned, approximately 5 minutes. Add the Green Chile Sauce, stock and salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer on low for 45 minutes.

  4. Add the potatoes and raise heat to boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, approximately 15 minutes. Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER DIRECTIONS: Combine all ingredients in the crock-pot and cover with lid. Cook on HIGH for 6 hours, or until potatoes and pork are tender.

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