Green Chile Chili Starter Recipe

Name: Green Chile Chili Starter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped; 10 garlic cloves, smashed; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 medium-size white onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 (15.5-oz.) cans white hominy, drained; 1 (16-oz.) jar salsa verde; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

Servings: persons

4 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
10 garlic cloves, smashed
2 large carrots, chopped
1 medium-size white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 (15.5-oz.) cans white hominy, drained
1 (16-oz.) jar salsa verde
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper

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Saute poblano peppers, smashed garlic cloves, carrots, and onion in olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in hominy and salsa verde. Stir in kosher salt, cumin, oregano, and ground red pepper. Spoon into 2 (1-qt.) jars. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
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TO MAKE GREEN CHILE CHILI: Place 12 skinned and boned chicken thighs in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add 2 jars of chili starter over chicken; cover and cook on LOW 6 to 7 hours or until chicken is done. Skim fat. Serve with Mexican crema and cilantro. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Hands-on 5 min.; Total 6 hours, 30 min., including starter
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PACKAGE CHILI STARTER IN: Weck 7-oz. Glass Jar ($50; westelm.com)

535

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped, 10 garlic cloves, smashed, 2 large carrots, chopped, 1 medium-size white onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Chile Chili Starter falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Green Chile Chili Starter

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