Green Chili Stew
Commonly called simply chili verde, or “green chili,” this easy-to-make, delicious dish is one of New Mexico’s most popular traditional stews. Regional markets sell the state’s green chilies both fresh and frozen. If you cannot find them, substitute Anaheims or poblanos.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 13 of 15 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Chicken | 100g cooked | 165 |
| Potato | 1 medium (173g) baked | 161 |
| Peanut Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Mushroom | 1/2 cup sliced (35g) | 15 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
| Seed | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbs. toasted peanut oil or canola oil
- 2 lb. boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 lb. white or brown mushrooms, quartered
- 3/4 lb. small yellow-fleshed potatoes, quartered lengthwise
- 1 1/2 tsp. coriander seeds, toasted and ground
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
- 12 to 16 New Mexico green chilies, about 2 lb. total, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
- 6 Tbs. sour cream
- Cilantro leaves for garnish