Green Chili Stew with Pork - One Pot Wonder

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is lower in fat and calories, while beef can be more affordable.

green chiles

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Jalapeños can provide a similar heat with fewer calories, while canned chiles are often less expensive.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potatoes

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while frozen potatoes can be more budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add 1.5 pounds of cubed pork shoulder and brown for about 5 minutes.

Add chopped onion and continue cooking until softened.

Stir in chopped garlic and cook briefly.

Add 2 tablespoons of New Mexican chili powder, 1 tablespoon of paprika, and 1 teaspoon of cumin, along with salt and pepper to taste; stir to combine.

Add 1 pound of chopped potatoes and 2 large carrots, stirring to mix.

Add 1.5 pounds of roasted green chili peppers and stir.

Pour in 6 cups of chicken stock and stir everything together.

Bring to a quick boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 90 minutes until pork is tender.

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