Green Chile Stew With Hatch Hot

You’ve got great taste — Green Chile Stew with Hatch Hot chiles is bold, smoky, spicy, and deeply comforting. This New Mexico classic is built on roasted Hatch green chiles, tender pork or beef, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for fall, winter, or any day you want to warm up from the inside out.

🌶️🥣 Green Chile Stew with Hatch Hot Chiles

🍽️ Servings: 6–8

⏱️ Total Time: 2 to 2.5 hours (most of it simmering)

🧂 Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil or lard

• 2 lbs pork shoulder or beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• 1 large onion, diced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 1/2 cups roasted Hatch green chiles, chopped (hot or mild, depending on your heat preference)

• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced (Yukon gold or red work best)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp dried oregano (Mexican oregano if you have it)

• 4 cups chicken or beef broth

• 1 cup water (more if needed)

• Optional: 1–2 Roma tomatoes, chopped (for added depth)

• Optional garnish: chopped cilantro, diced onion, lime wedges

🔥 Instructions:

1. Sear the Meat:

• In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over medium-high heat.

• Season meat with salt and pepper. Add in batches and brown on all sides (about 5–7 minutes per batch). Remove and set aside.

2. Sauté the Veggies:

• In the same pot, reduce heat to medium. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

• Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute.

3. Build the Stew:

• Return meat to the pot. Add chopped Hatch chiles, potatoes, broth, and water (and tomatoes if using).

• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and the flavors have melded beautifully.

4. Taste & Adjust:

• Add salt to taste. If it’s too spicy, stir in a bit of sour cream or a splash of cream to mellow it out.

5. Serve:

• Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, chopped onion, or a squeeze of lime.

• Serve with warm flour tortillas or cornbread on the side.

✅ Tips & Variations:

• No fresh Hatch chiles? Use frozen or jarred Hatch green chiles — just make sure they’re roasted.

• Want it thicker? Mash a few potatoes at the end and simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.

• Use ground pork or turkey for a quicker weeknight version.

• Add pinto beans or hominy for a heartier meal.