A Hearty Green Chili Anyone Can Make

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We've been experiencing thunderstorms in the afternoons lately. They cool down our home rather nicely, making us crave a slightly warmer meal on occasion. Our Green Chili recipe satisfies our cravings for spicy food and fills us up quick so we can enjoy the rest of our summer evening.

This Green Chili recipe is easy to make and smells amazing as it simmers on the stove for 45 minutes. Pork stew meat, green bell peppers, onion, green salsa, and celery make this the ultimate flavor fest. Top it off with some cheese and sour cream and you'll think you're in a fine Mexican restaurant.

It's that good.

We like a little more kick to our cuisine, so we add some chopped fire roasted green chili peppers and fresh sliced jalapenos. You can also control the hotness by choosing your salsa carefully.

And if you're on the Keto diet like we are, it will keep you on track at only 7 net carbs per serving.

If you have some left over, this Green Chili goes great smothered on omelets or served with fried eggs. Add some flavor to a chicken breast or make your own taco salad. You can't lose with this amazing recipe.

What you will need:

1 lb Pork Stew Meat (a large can of shredded chicken works too if you're in a pinch)

2 T. Butter

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 yellow onion, chopped

3-4 celery stalks, chopped

3 c. Chicken Broth

1 c. Herdez Salsa Verde (Mild, Medium, or Hot)

1 t. Cumin powder

1 t. Chili powder

Optional: 1/4 c. fire roasted green chilis, chopped

Toppings:

1/4 c. Cheddar Cheese, shredded

2 T. Sour Cream

Optional: Fresh jalapenos

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a medium-large pot over medium-high heat. Add stew meat and brown all sides, about 5-8 minutes. Remove from pan and cut into smaller bite size pieces if desired.

2. Add bell pepper, onion, and celery to the pot. Saute over medium heat 3-5 minutes or until the onions appear translucent.

3. Return pork to the pot. Add chicken broth, salsa, cumin, chili powder, and the fire roasted chilis if you are including them. Simmer on medium-low heat for 45 minutes.

4. Ladle 1.5 cups of stew in each bowl. Top with cheese, sour cream, and jalapenos.