Southwestern Recipes

Colorado Green Chili

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Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 pounds pork tenderloin or pork roast.
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 12 to 15 whole New Mexico green chiles, roasted and peeled (or 5 or 6 cans whole green chiles)
  • 2 to 3 jalapeños (for heat)
  • 2 medium white or yellow onions
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1-2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 potato, shredded (optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut pork tenderloin (or roast) into 1/2 inch cubes and coat with the flour, salt and pepper. Brown in skillet with small amount of oil until pork is well browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Brown ground pork in same skillet and drain excess grease.
  3. Chop onions into large sections and add to skillet along with the garlic to sweat. Add 1 cup of the chicken stock to deglaze the pan.
  4. In a large pot add the above pan mixture along with the pork.
  5. Chop green chiles into 1 inch slices and add to the big pot along with the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then simmer slowly for 2 to 3 hours.
  6. Serve with grated yellow cheese and tortillas or use to smother rellenos, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas, or use in breakfast burritos.


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