Easy 5 Dollar Meals! Green Chile, Spanish Rice and Sopapillas!

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner, while ground beef is more economical.

green chiles

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Jalapeños offer a similar heat, while canned chiles save time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and water is cost-free.

Roast green chiles over an open flame until charred, about 5-7 minutes.

Place roasted chiles in a plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes.

Peel the skins off the chiles and remove seeds, then chop coarsely.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in the pork and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, then stir into the stew to thicken.

Cook for an additional 10 minutes, until heated through.

Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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