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Crock Pot Green Chili Stew has so much flavor and the salsa verde really takes the stew to the next level. It is a cozy, hearty dish made with tender pork, potatoes, green chilies, and spices. Slow cooked to perfection for an easy family dinner.
Stew recipes are always a family favorite around here but we wanted to try something different. The secret to making Crock Pot Green Chili Stew taste rich, bold, and unforgettable comes down to one simple trick, coat the pork with flour! It transforms this cozy classic into a dish that cooks the pork so tender and delicious.
If you are looking for something other than the traditional stew recipes, give this green chili pork stew, green chile chicken soup or our Slow Cooker Pork Stew Recipe a try. This stew is the kind of recipe you’ll crave on chilly nights and keep in rotation all season long.
Ingredients
- Lean Pork Chops – You could easily substitute with pork roast, pork shoulder or leftover shredded pork
- Flour or Cornstarch – Helps to thicken the sauce
- Salt and Black Pepper – Simple Spices
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Yellow Onion – Chop into small pieces
- White Potatoes – Swap with Yukon Gold Potatoes or Red Potatoes
- Salsa Verde or Green Chile Sauce – See Quick Homemade Salsa Verde Recipe
- Chicken Broth – If you are out, see Chicken broth substitutes
- Toppings – Add your favorite toppings before serving such as Fresh Cilantro, shredded cheese, sour cream, lime juice, avocados or green onions
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How to Make Crock Pot Green Chili Stew
Step 1 – In a large bag coat the pork chops with the flour. We like to season the pork with a little salt and pepper before placing in the bag.
Step 2 – Place the pork chops at the bottom of the crock pot. Season with salt, pepper, minced garlic. Add the onion and potatoes on top.
Step 3 – Pour the salsa verde over the potatoes and pork and pour chicken broth on top.
Step 4 – Cover and cook on low until potatoes and browned pork is tender.
Step 5 – Top with cilantro and serve with warm flour tortillas. It is that easy and so delicious!
Crock Pot Green Chili Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean pork chops cut into ½” pieces
- ¼ cup flour or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ yellow onion chopped into ½ “ pieces
- 4 cups diced potatoes about 2 large white potatoes
- 28 oz can salsa verde or green chile sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Cilantro to top
Instructions
- In a large bag coat the pork chops with the flour.
- Place at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Season with salt, pepper, minced garlic.
- Place the onion and potatoes on top.
- Pour the salsa verde over the potatoes and pork.
- Pour chicken broth on top.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until potatoes and pork is tender.
- Top with cilantro and serve with warm flour tortillas
Recipe Notes
Variations Ideas
- Diced Tomatoes – The tender pork and diced tomatoes are so delicious and the best comfort food. Try adding diced tomatoes to the green enchilada sauce for a change. We love recipes that we change up. We have used the fire roasted tomatoes before and it really was so yummy with the chicken broth and pork stew.
- Spicy Flavor – Add in some chile peppers for a spicier stew. Or some chopped jalapenos would give it the extra kick of spice.
- Fresh Green Chiles – If you want a more authentic green chili, you can buy fresh green chilies. Then roast the green chilies until the outside is dark. Once done roasting peel the skins off, and dice up and add it into the chili.
- Change Meat – If you are not a fan of pork, you can use ground beef instead.
Recipe Tips
- Chopping Onions – This recipe like many calls for diced onions. Another time saving tip is to use a small food chopper or food processor to quickly and easily chop the onions.
- Cutting Pork – We recommend cutting pork about the same size pieces so it cooks evenly.
- Meal Prep Hack – Cube pork and chop veggies the night before to save time in the morning.
Nutrition Facts
What to Serve with Green Chili Stew
Frequently Asked Questions
Following the same steps for the crock pot version, I will still coat the pork with flour in a zip lock bag. In the large stock pot or Dutch Oven, I will add in a little onion and cook the onion and garlic. Then toss everything in the large pot except the potatoes and cook. Bring to a boil on high heat and simmer on medium heat for about 45 minutes.
Finally, add in the potatoes in the last 15 minutes to cook until they are tender.
If you prefer a thicker stew, you can by adding about 2 tablespoons cornstarch to cold water in a separate bowl to make a cornstarch slurry. Make sure you mix well so there are no lumps. Then pour this mixture into your stew and mix. Cook for additional 10 minutes and this should thicken your stew. It does not change the taste of your stew.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days in the refrigerator. Warm on the stovetop or in the microwave
Cool completely, then freeze in portions in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight when ready to reheat.
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Can you freeze this?
Have I missed a step? Are the pork chops Brown before putting in the bag with the flour?
No, I do not brown the pork chops before coating them with flour.