Navajo Green Chile Recipe

Name: Navajo Green Chile
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 each anaheim chilies or cubanelle chiles; 3 pounds pork (shoulder works well); 1 x onions large; 2 each sweet bell peppers green or red; 1 each tomatoes, canned can; 4 each green chili peppers or 5, dried, very hot; 2 each habanero chili peppers pickled, or 3 (use 1/2 if you're new to the heat!); 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste; 1 x lemon juice to taste (about 1 tablespoon); 4 each garlic cloves peeled and minced; 1/2 can beer good beer

Servings: persons

20 each anaheim chilies or cubanelle chiles
3 pounds pork (shoulder works well)
1 x onions large
2 each sweet bell peppers green or red
1 each tomatoes, canned can
4 each green chili peppers or 5, dried, very hot
2 each habanero chili peppers pickled, or 3 (use 1/2 if you're new to the heat!)
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 x salt and black pepper to taste
1 x lemon juice to taste (about 1 tablespoon)
4 each garlic cloves peeled and minced
1/2 can beer good beer

1
Broil (blacken) the green chiles until the skin is blistered and loose - remove skin while warm and discard seeds and stem.
2
Chop in 1 inch square pieces and put in large chile pot or crock pot.
3
Cut off fat from pork and save.
4
Cut pork into 1/2 inch; squares and set aside.
5
Melt pork fat in frying pan and saute onions and garlic - add to pot.
6
Substitute vegetable oil or skip the sauteing to minimize fat (and taste).
7
Brown pork in same pan - add vegetable oil if needed - add to Cut tomatoes and green peppers into large pieces and add to Take out you contacts now if you wear them!
8
Finely chop habenaros and add the rest of the ingredients.
9
Bring to a boil and then simmer (uncovered!)
10
as long as you can stand it (adding water or beer as necessary).
11
Simmer for 2 hours minimum to even out the heat.
12
Serve with plenty of warm flour tortillas.
13
Note: if you freeze the mixture, be prepared for the heat to intensify!
14
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1065

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

101

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 each anaheim chilies or cubanelle chiles, 3 pounds pork (shoulder works well), 1 x onions large, 2 each sweet bell peppers green or red, and more.

Yes, Navajo Green Chile 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.

Navajo Green Chile

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