Colorado Style Green Chili, Slow Cooker Recipe

Name: Colorado Style Green Chili, Slow Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth, bouillon works fine; 2 -3 slices bacon, diced; 1 head garlic, minced; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1 big tomatoes, chopped; 1 (4 ounce) can jalapenos, add (to taste) or 3 fresh jalapenos, minced add (to taste); 1 lb pork shoulder, cut into big chunks; 1 (8 ounce) can green chilies; 3 tablespoons cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 cup flour

Servings: persons

6 cups chicken broth, bouillon works fine
2 -3 slices bacon, diced
1 head garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 big tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can jalapenos, add (to taste) or 3 fresh jalapenos, minced add (to taste)
1 lb pork shoulder, cut into big chunks
1 (8 ounce) can green chilies
3 tablespoons cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup flour

1
pour broth into slow cooker and turn on high.
2
fry bacon, until just done, add bacon to broth, but keep grease in pan to fry chopped veggies.
3
fry veggies in order of listed above leaving several second in between. don't fry the canned chilies, but if you are using fresh jalapenos, fry those with the other veggies. don't fry the cilantro. add fried veggies to broth.
4
brown chunks of pork on all sides in left over grease from veggies, add to broth.
5
add fresh cilantro, cumin powder, salt, and garlic powder to broth. stir well.
6
cover slow-cooker.
7
chili can cook on high for 4-6 hrs, or on low for 6-8 hours stir occasionally.
8
at some point, you can blend (in blender or shake in closed tupperware) the flour / water mixture, and then add to the broth. usually you should do this within an hour or so of throwing in all the ingredients into the broth. for thicker chili add more of this mixture.
9
towards the end of cooking time salt to taste.
10
when almost finished, pull chunks of pork out of chili and pull apart a bit to your desired size. add back to chili and let it cook a bit longer.
11
serve in a bowl as soup with warm tortillas on the side. or smoother over burritos. we love to smoother over cheese roll-ups.
12
enjoy.

1523

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

176

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups chicken broth, bouillon works fine, 2 -3 slices bacon, diced, 1 head garlic, minced, 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Colorado Style Green Chili, Slow Cooker falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Colorado Style Green Chili, Slow Cooker

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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