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Pork and Green Chile Crockpot Stew

A simple and delicious stew that cooks while you're away.

Course: Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: American, Southwestern
Keyword: crockpot, green chile, green onion, pork, potatoes, slow cooker, tomatillo
Servings: 4 servings
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
  • 1 pound pork roast, cut into 1 to 2 inch cubes
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 large yellow potatoes, quartered
  • 1/2 large onion, cut into slices
  • 4 oz can diced green chiles
  • 4 large tomatillos, husk removed and cut into quarters
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1/8 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup lukewarm water
  • cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions

  1. Start by cutting the pork into cubes and sprinkling with 1/2 teaspoon each, salt and lemon pepper.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a heavy skillet, then brown the meat on all sides.

  3. While the meat is browning, add the vegetables, chilis, spices, garlic, and the remaining salt and lemon pepper in the crockpot.

  4. Give it a stir just to mix the ingredients.

  5. Top with the potatoes, pork and all the pan drippings. Don't stir it again!

  6. Put the lid in the crock pot and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.

  7. At this point, mix the cornstarch with the water. Carefully stir in some of the juices from the pot. Pour it over the stew and stir it all together. Cover and cook on low for another hour.

  8. Serve it hot garnished with cilantro leaves

Recipe Notes

 

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