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Green Chilli Stew

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine New Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 440 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Knife and chopping board

Ingredients
  

  • 10 green chillies Hatch chillies if available
  • 500 g pork mince or cubed pork shoulder for a more authentic texture
  • 80 g onion 1/2 an onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 500 g potatoes peeled and diced
  • 500 ml beef stock
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • White pepper to taste
  • 100 g corn
  • 2 tbsp oil rapeseed oil
  • Optional: lime wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C. Cut the green chillies in half, remove the seeds, and roast for 5-10 minutes until slightly charred. Let them cool, then chop them finely.
    10 green chillies
  • In a large pot, heat 1 tbsp of oil and brown the pork mince (or pork shoulder). Remove and set aside.
    2 tbsp oil, 500 g pork mince
  • Add the remaining oil to the pot, then sauté the onions and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add the roasted chillies and cook for another 5 minutes.
    10 green chillies, 80 g onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp oil
  • Return the browned pork to the pot and stir in the cumin, oregano, and white pepper. Pour in the beef stock, and add the diced potatoes. Add water if needed to cover the ingredients.
    500 g pork mince, 500 g potatoes, 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp cumin, White pepper to taste, 500 ml beef stock
  • Simmer on low heat for about an hour, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the stew has thickened.
  • Add in corn to the stew and let cook for 10 more minutes
    100 g corn
  • Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot with a wedge of lime or a side of tortillas to balance the heat.
    Optional: lime wedges for serving
Keyword Green Chilli, Pork, Pork Mince, Stew