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Green Chili Stew Recipe

"I came up with this hearty pork stew when trying to duplicate the recipe we enjoyed at a local restaurant," shares Doris Johns of Hurst, Texas.

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Green Chili Stew Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

10 35 45

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless pork loin roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 bay leaf
5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies

Directions

In a Dutch oven or large saucepan, brown pork in oil. Add the onion, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper and bay leaf; saute until onion is tender. Add potatoes and water; bring to boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add tomatoes and chilies; simmer 10 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf before serving. Yield: 8 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1-1/3 cups) equals 253 calories, 8 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 707 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 22 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 meat, 1-1/2 vegetable, 1 starch.

Originally published as Green Chili Stew in Light & Tasty February/March 2001, p65

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Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by Lindy in AZ

I've made this twice, and loved it both times. My family doesn't like it really hot, so I only used one jalapeno. Don't be afraid of the cumin and chopped green chilies - the potatoes mellow them out.

Reviewed on Jan. 05, 2009 by badkitty

Very good and easy!