Best 6 Worlds Best Green Chili Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes pack a flavor punch quite like green chili. Originating from the vibrant state of New Mexico, this iconic stew has captured the hearts and taste buds of chili aficionados worldwide. With its tantalizing aroma and captivating verdant hue, green chili stands as a testament to the culinary artistry of the American Southwest.

This article presents a curated collection of the world's best green chili recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the traditional New Mexican green chili, brimming with roasted green chiles, pork, and a medley of spices, to the more adventurous green chili mac and cheese, where creamy macaroni meets a flavorful green chili sauce, this compilation caters to every palate.

For those seeking a vegetarian option, the meatless green chili offers a hearty and flavorful alternative, while the green chili enchiladas elevate this beloved stew into a delectable baked dish. And for those who prefer their green chili with a smoky touch, the smoked green chili provides an enchanting depth of flavor.

No matter your preference, this comprehensive guide to the world's best green chili recipes is sure to satisfy your craving for this iconic dish. So, embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of New Mexico and discover the green chili that perfectly suits your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MILE HIGH GREEN CHILI



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Green chili is a Colorado favorite, it's always a crowd pleaser when we have out-of-state visitors. Roasting your veggies first gives this recipe a deeper level of flavor. This can be served over rice as a main course, stuffed in enchiladas, or over potatoes and eggs.

Provided by chefclaudiesel

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 fresh tomatillos - husked, peeled, and halved
3 Anaheim chile peppers - seeded and halved
3 jalapeno peppers - seeded and halved lengthwise
1 medium onion, halved
1 green bell pepper, seeded and halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
salt to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch chunks
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 beef bouillon cube
½ (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lager-style beer
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Arrange the halved tomatillos, Anaheim chiles, jalapenos, onion, and green bell pepper on a baking sheet. Drizzle the vegetables with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Roast the vegetables in the preheated oven until they begin to show brown spots, about 30 minutes. Allow to cool, then chop vegetables into bite-size pieces.
  • Heat 1 more tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over high heat, and pan-fry the pork until browned, sprinkling the meat with salt and black pepper as it cooks, about 12 minutes. Transfer the pork cubes to a slow cooker, and stir in the roasted vegetables. Mix in the tomatoes, garlic, beef bouillon cube, beer, oregano, parsley, cumin, and chili powder. Set the cooker on Low, cover, and cook until the pork is very tender, 4 to 6 hours.
  • About 1/2 hour before serving, place the cream cheese into a bowl, and stir in about 1 tablespoon of the chili liquid until thoroughly combined. Continue stirring in chili broth, a tablespoon at a time, until the cream cheese is almost a liquid. Stir the cream cheese mixture back into the chili.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 31.6 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 210.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

WORLD'S BEST GREEN CHILI



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I got this recipe from the guy giving out free sample tastes at Sam's. It's very good, but it makes alot of chili (3 gal). It was easy to half though

Provided by Wapiti

Categories     Pork

Time 1h15m

Yield 3 gallons, 21 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 lbs cubed lean pork
6 slices bacon
28 ounces diced tomatoes
28 ounces green chilies
1 1/2 gallons chicken broth
4 ounces chopped jalapenos (hot)
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
3/4 teaspoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon basil
3/4 teaspoon parsley
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon white pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Start chicken broth in a large pot, (to a slow simmer).
  • Brown bacon, save grease (make a bacon sandwich).
  • Brown cubed pork in bacon grease, add enough flour to absorb grease, and lightly brown flour.
  • Add pork to simmering chicken broth, whisk vigorously (to avoid lumps).
  • simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Add rest of the ingredients,and simmer for another 45 minutes.
  • Serve with warm tortillas.

GREEN PORK CHILI



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 red onions, chopped
1 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and halved
3 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and halved
2 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt
Pepper
10 flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the onions, tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Roast until soft and starting to brown, about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring twice during roasting.
  • Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat. Brown the pork, in batches, until well-browned. When browned, add all of the pork back to the pan and cover with chicken stock. Add the roasted vegetables, cover the pan and place in the oven. Cook until the pork is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • While pork is cooking, place the cilantro in a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of water and puree. Remove the pork from the oven and stir in the cilantro puree. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve with warm flour tortillas.

GREEN CHILI



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Make and share this Green Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by canarygirl

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lbs boneless pork, cubed,fat trimmed
2 large onions, chopped
2 cans chopped green chilies
2 jalapenos, minced
4 cloves garlic, mashed
1 tablespoon cumin seed, crushed
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 (16 ounce) cans white beans, do not drain (navy, cannelini, etc)
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
salt and pepper
2 beef double bouillon cubes (knorr)
1 1/2 quarts water
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a fairly large soup pot, heat olive oil.
  • Sautee garlic until golden, then add onion.
  • Sautee until it begins to become translucent, then add pork.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook over fairly high heat, until pork browns, then add cumin, lower heat to medium, and cook meat through.
  • Add all remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, and let boil 10 minutes or so, then cover, and reduce heat to low.
  • Cook at least 1 hour on low, and up to 3, depending on how thick you like your chili, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with grated colby-jack cheese and a big dollop of sour cream, chopped green onions or cilantro, and tortilla chips!
  • Note:Any other kind of meat could easily be substituted--chicken, turkey, beef, whatever appeals to you!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.1, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 76, Sodium 135.4, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 7.9, Protein 33.1

GREEN CHILI



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This is the best chili I've ever had. It was handed down to me by mother, who learned it from her mother. We enjoy it with crackers or a pan of corn bread.-Gloria Rhinehart, Albuquerque, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 servings (5 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 cups diced peeled potatoes
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, cook ground beef with onion until the beef is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, green chilies, potatoes, water and salt. Simmer, uncovered, 45 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 538mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

COLORADO GREEN CHILI (CHILE VERDE)



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My version of my mother's green chili. I like to serve it over oven-baked burritos or with beans and rice. If you can't find a chile roaster, look for frozen diced chiles at your supermarket. You can also freeze fresh roasted chiles for off-season use.

Provided by ROSIE55

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds cubed pork stew meat
salt and pepper to taste
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped, roasted green chiles
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 ½ cups tomatillo salsa
5 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper to taste, then place into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Once browned, remove the pork and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Return the pork to the pot, and stir in the green chiles, diced tomatoes with juice, tomatillo salsa, and chicken broth. Season with oregano and clove. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove 2 cups of the soup (ensure there are no pork cubes in it), and pour into a blender. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree until smooth, then pour back into the cooking pot. This will create a thicker texture for your chili and will eliminate some of the chunky bits of chiles. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until the pork is very tender, at least 35 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 887.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

Tips:

  • Roast the chiles directly over an open flame or under a broiler. This will give them a smoky flavor and help to remove the skins more easily.
  • Remove the seeds and ribs from the chiles before cooking. This will help to reduce the heat of the chiles and make them more palatable.
  • Use a variety of chiles to create a complex flavor. Some good options include Anaheim, Poblano, Hatch, and Serrano chiles.
  • Add other vegetables to the green chili, such as corn, tomatoes, onions, and garlic. This will help to add flavor and texture to the dish.
  • Season the green chili with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and other spices. This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish.
  • Simmer the green chili for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and allow the chiles to soften.
  • Serve the green chili with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Green chili is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It can be served as a main course, a side dish, or an appetizer. It can also be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. No matter how you choose to serve it, green chili is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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