Slow Cooker Pork and Green Chile Stew
This slow cooker pork and green chile stew is a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for a weeknight meal. Tender chunks of pork are slow-cooked with tomatoes, green chiles, and a hint of spice for a comforting stew with a kick.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- black pepper to taste
- olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup diced onion
- 2 tablespoons jalapeño chopped, plus more for garnish
- 2 cans whole green chiles 4.25 oz each, such as Hatch, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies 10 oz, such as Ro*Tel Mild
- 0.33 cup low-sodium chicken broth or bone broth
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cut pork into 2-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet on high heat; when hot lightly spray the pan with oil and brown the pork over medium heat on all sides, about 3-4 minutes total.
- Sprinkle 1 tbsp of flour over pork and stir to cook 30 seconds, sprinkle remaining flour over pork and cook an additional 30 seconds. Transfer the browned pork to the slow cooker.
- Add oil to the skillet and sauté the onion and jalapeño until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients.
- Cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
- When done, adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.
Notes
This stew is delicious on its own or served with your favorite toppings like shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.