This green chili stew recipe is made with lots of roasted green chilies, potatoes and tender chunks of pork simmered low and slow until perfect. So easy!
Green Chili Stew Recipe with Pork
It's time for some stew, my friends! But not just ANY stew. Today we're cooking up a super flavorful, beautiful pot of Green Chili Stew that is destined to become one of your new favorite recipes.
This stew is loaded with flavor, filled with a nice variety of green chilies that you'll roast until tender and flavorful. It's also got some wonderful seasonings, as well as pork shoulder that becomes fall-apart tender as it cooks low and slow in the pot, letting all those flavors meld together.
There is nothing more wonderful, or maddening at times, than a pot of aromatic stew simmering away on the stove top, wafting through the house, driving you crazy with desire.
It might be tough to wait! But wait, you must. Green chili pork stew is definitely worth the wait.
The great thing about this recipe is that it can be made with your choice of green chilies, so consider which ones you'd like to cook with beforehand, then schedule it up!
Let's talk about how we make it, shall we?
Green Chili Stew Ingredients
- Green Chilies. You'll need a couple pounds for this recipe, which is quite a bit. You can use a variety, such as Hatch Chiles, poblanos, Anaheims or a mix. See the Recipe Tips and Notes section on pepper choices.
- Oil for Cooking. I use olive oil.
- Pork. I use pork shoulder, though pork loin works great here. Also, consider beef chuck roast. Also delicious.
- Seasonings. I use New Mexican chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt and pepper to taste.
- Vegetables. Onion and garlic. Flavor builders.
- Broth. I use chicken broth or chicken stock for this recipe, but beef broth is good, too
- Potatoes. Yellow potatoes are great, though use your favorite.
- Carrots. I like them for flavor and to round out the dish. Consider other root vegetables.
- Cilantro. Adds a nice fresh pop of flavor at the end, and for garnish.
How to Make this Green Chili Stew - the Recipe Method
Roast the Chili Peppers. First, slice your chosen green chili peppers in half lengthwise and set them onto a baking sheet.
Bake them at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until their skins blister up.
Learn more about how to roast chili peppers.
Cool them slightly, then peel off the skins and discard them.
Chop the roasted peppers and set them aside.
Chop and Season the Pork Shoulder. While the peppers are roasting, toss the chopped pork shoulder with 2 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt and pepper.
Brown the Meat. Heat a large pot to medium heat. Add the pork shoulder and brown the pieces on each side, about 5 minutes. Scoop the browned pork shoulder into a bowl and set aside.
Cook Onion and Garlic. In the same pot, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Add a bit more olive oil if needed.
Add the garlic and cook another minutes, until you can smell the gorgeous garlic.
Fill the Pot. Add the browned pork along with the stock, potatoes, carrots and chopped roasted peppers. Here is what the whole pot looks like as it is just starting to get simmering.
Simmer the Stew. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for at least 90 minutes. You can simmer longer to develop even more flavor.
Swirl in the Cilantro. When ready to serve, remove from heat and swirl in the cilantro.
Serve the Green Chile Stew. Serve into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro. I like to toss on some fresh pepper slices and spicy chili flakes as well.
Boom! Done! Green chili stew is now ready to serve! Looks wonderful, doesn't it? Nice and meaty and chunky and gorgeous to behold. It smells wonderful in here. This is comfort food at its finest, my friends.
Recipe Tips & Notes
- The Green Chilies. A variety of peppers with different heat levels will give a more balanced stew. I used green bell, cubanelles, jalapenos, and serrano peppers, though I have also made this recipe with Hatch chiles, Anaheims, and poblanos. There are many options. Any New Mexican green chilies will make this recipe fabulous. Beware making this with only hotter peppers, such as serranos or even jalapeno peppers. You'll get a very hot green chili stew this way. Some of my spicy food loving friends might love this. However, others might not. Consider your peppers accordingly.
- Simmering Time. The longer you simmer, the better this stew gets. I kept mine going another hour to let everything more fully meld, but it'll be ready in about 1.5 hours or so. Simmer for 1 hour minimum, but check it at 45 minutes to see if the meat is tender enough for your liking. You won't need as long with more tender cuts of meat like pork tenderloin.
- Refrigerate for Even More Flavor. You can also refrigerate it in the cooled pot overnight to let the flavors develop even more, then reheat the next day for an outstanding green chili stew.
Storage & Leftovers
Storing your Green Chili Stew with Pork in an airtight container in the fridge may allow you to store the leftovers for up to 3-4 days (2-3 months in the freezer). To maximize the storage life, make sure to refrigerate the dish promptly.
Try Some of My Other Popular Soup and Stew Recipes
- Creamy Roasted Hatch Chile Soup
- Chunky Southwest Chicken Soup
- 30-Minute Sweet Potato Soup
- Cheesy Guajillo-Potato Soup
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Easy Taco Soup
- Sweet Pepper-Sweet Corn Chowder
- Spicy Sausage Soup
- Roasted Poblano Soup
- Carne Adovada
- Chicken Pozole
- Brunswick Stew
- Albondigas Soup (Caldo de Albondigas)
- See all of my Spicy Soups and Stews Recipes
That's it, my friends! I hope you enjoy your green chili stew! Extra pork for me, please!
Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS.Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H.
Green Chili Stew Recipe with Pork
Ingredients
- 2 pounds green chili peppers of choice I used a variety – see the discussion above
- 2 tablespoons olive oil + more as needed
- 1 1/2 pounds pork shoulder cut into bite sized pieces (chuck roast is good, too)
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth beef broth is good, too
- 1 pound yellow potatoes cut into small cubes
- 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1/4 chopped cilantro or to taste (+ more for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the peppers in half lengthwise and set them onto a baking sheet. Bake them at 400 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until their skins blister up. Cool them slightly, then peel off the skins and discard them. Chop the roasted peppers and set them aside.
- While the peppers are roasting, toss the chopped pork shoulder with 2 tablespoon olive oil, chili powder, paprika, cumin and salt and pepper.
- Heat a large pot to medium heat. Add the pork shoulder and brown the pieces on each side, about 5 minutes. Scoop the browned pork shoulder into a bowl and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened. Add a bit more olive oil if needed.
- Add the garlic and cook another minutes, until you can smell the gorgeous garlic.
- Add the browned pork along with the stock, potatoes, carrots and chopped roasted peppers.
- Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for at least 90 minutes. You can simmer longer to develop even more flavor.
- When ready to serve, remove from heat and swirl in the cilantro.
- Serve into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro. I like to toss on some fresh pepper slices and spicy chili flakes as well.
- Enjoy!
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NOTE: This recipe was updated on 11/27/20 to include new information, photos and video. It was originally published on 2/6/19.
Julie says
Oh soooo good..I didn’t have regular chili powder so used smoked..delish!
Mike H. says
Glad to hear that you've adjusted it on the fly!
Jon Thornton says
Another great one I make one of your recipes at least once a week. Always a great feed.
My question roasting the peppers do you seed them or not before roasting. I say not but…..
Mike Hultquist says
Glad you like it, Jon! I do not deseed the peppers before roasting, and just clear them out after. Works great.
Brazos c long says
This, like all of your recipes, is spectacular!! I make them again and again(I'm talking about you birria!).
I recently bought a bone in pork shoulder roast that I'm going to try to adapt to this recipe. I'm so excited to taste that bone in there! yum. Any pointers on my endeavor?
Thanks!!
Mike Hultquist says
Nice! Thanks, Brazos. You can definitely use bone-in for this. I would just section it into a few pieces, sear, and set it all into the pot. Be sure all the meat is below the liquid, then cook low and slow until it's fall-off-the-bone. Let me know how it goes! Enjoy!!
Karie says
Hi. I copied and pasted this exact recipe into ChatGPT and it came up with 444 cal per serving. Not 195. Just letting everyone know. Still delicious though.
Mike Hultquist says
Thanks, Karie. Yes, the nutritional calculator is only an estimate. Not sure how completely accurate it is.
Lauran says
I really like your recipe for Chili Verde Stew. I went a little bit off script and added some fish sauce and since I'd just made Kimchi I added a couple of tablespoons of the liquid from Kimchi. Gave it a little bit of KorMex flavor. Never tried the carrots in this before but thought it gave it a nice touch. Kind of a sweet and sour and spicey taste. Am enjoying your dishes and glad I signed up for your Chili Pepper Madness blog. Keep up the great work!...
Mike Hultquist says
That's is awesome to hear, Lauran! Great spin! I love it. Thanks so much.
Williamson, Roger says
If I add 1# of oven roasted tomatillos, as in your salsa verde, to the green chili stew would that enhance the stew's flavor or alter it for the worse
Mike Hultquist says
I think it would be delicious, Roger. Let me know how it turns out if you give it a go.
Adina Turchin says
I am doing low carb so I subbed turnips for white potatoes! If you’re a fan of turnips, then I recommend this substitute. For me though…it triggered a childhood memory for me… and I realized I HATE turnips. This dish would have been sooo good if I stuck to the script. When I give up on my diet, I’ll circle back to this recipe. <3 🙂
Mike H. says
I will wait for that moment, Adina! =)
mcdaib says
Experiment and learn. Nice to always try out new things
Williamson, Roger says
could I add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili de arbol powder to increase heat
Mike Hultquist says
Absolutely!