Pork Stew With Green Chiles Recipe

Fall in love with this hearty and flavorful San Antonio-style pork stew! A family favorite, this recipe features tender pork slow-cooked with vibrant green chiles, creating a rich and satisfying dish perfect for a chilly evening. Doubles easily for freezing – perfect for meal prepping!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 150 mins
Calories 903 kcal
Protein 127g
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Ingredients for Pork Stew With Green Chiles

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How to Make Pork Stew With Green Chiles

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Place 1 pound tomatillos in a shallow pan and broil 2 inches from the heat source, turning occasionally, until charred on all sides (about 5 minutes).
  3. Cool slightly, then coarsely chop the tomatillos and set aside.
  4. Season 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Place 1/2 cup all-purpose flour on a plate. Dredge the pork in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  7. Working in batches, brown the pork on all sides (about 5 minutes per batch).
  8. Transfer the browned pork to a bowl using a slotted spoon. Set aside.
  9. Discard the oil from the pot.
  10. Add 1 large onion, chopped, to the pot and sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
  11. Stir in 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, 1 green bell pepper, chopped, and 1 red bell pepper, chopped.
  12. Sauté until fragrant (about 4 minutes).
  13. Add 4 cloves garlic, minced, and sauté for 2 minutes more.
  14. Return the pork to the pot.
  15. Add the chopped tomatillos, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, 2 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 bay leaf.
  16. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  17. Simmer gently, uncovered, for about 2 hours, or until the pork is very tender when pierced with a fork.
  18. Remove the bay leaf. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  19. Ladle the stew into warm bowls and serve hot. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

88g

Carbs

8g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pork Stew With Green Chiles?

Pork Stew With Green Chiles takes about 180 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 150 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pork Stew With Green Chiles?

Pork Stew With Green Chiles has approximately 903 calories per serving, with about 127 g protein, 8 g carbohydrates and 91 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pork Stew With Green Chiles?

The key ingredients for Pork Stew With Green Chiles are Tomatillos, Salt And Pepper, Pork Butt, All Purpose Flour, Canola Oil, Yellow Onions. See the full list with measurements above.

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