Southwestern Green Chile with Pork Stew

Prep Time:30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Servings: 4 minutes

Tender pork chunks and roasted green chiles in a spicy, savory broth. A staple of New Mexico cuisine, served with tortillas or over rice.

Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 pounds pork loin, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed 8 green chile peppers, chopped 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
  1. In a large pot over medium high heat, combine the oil and onion and saute for 5 minutes, or until onions are tender. Dredge the pork in the flour and add to the pot. Saute quickly until browned.
  2. Add the broth, water, potatoes and chile peppers. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Add the black beans, kidney beans, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 30 minutes or more.