Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew
Tender pork is simmered with tomatoes, green chiles, onion, garlic, and cilantro for a hearty stew with gentle heat and fresh herbal flavor. A light cornstarch finish and melted Mexican cheese add richness, while hot corn or tortillas make it a comforting meal for a family dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 36
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium heat.
- 2
Spread flour into a wide, shallow dish; add pork and turn to coat, shaking off excess.
- 3
Cook coated pork in hot oil until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic; continue cooking and stirring until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, green chilies, and 2 tablespoons cilantro to the pork mixture; stir. Cover and simmer until pork is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 40 minutes.
- 4
Whisk together cold water and cornstarch in a small bowl until well combined; stir into the liquid in the Dutch oven and continue cooking until the sauce thickens, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove the Dutch oven from heat and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Ladle stew into bowls; top with cheese and desired amount of cilantro to serve.
- Calories 504.74 kcal High 25%
- Protein 46.86 g Good Source 94%
- Carbohydrate 25.82 g 9%
- Total Fat 21.84 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 7.77 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.11 g High --
- Cholesterol 138.92 mg High 46%
- Sodium 320.5 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 2.92 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.42 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 145.26 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.73 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 933.42 mg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin A 43.49 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 12.97 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 1.4 mcg Low Source 7%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, and Canned Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 504.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew?
- It is a Mexican stew recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Boneless Loin Pork Chop, Boneless Loin Pork Roast, Canned Tomatoes, Cornstarch. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 504.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew healthy?
- Pork and Green Chile Mexican Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 504.74 calories and 46.86 g of protein, or 94% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 320.5 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.77 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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