Colorado Hatch Green Chili With Pinto Beans

A hearty, spicy skillet of tender pork, roasted Hatch chiles, potatoes, and pinto beans — perfect for scooping with tortillas or ladling over rice!
Ingredients:

1 ½ lbs pork shoulder or stew meat (cut into small chunks)

1 tbsp oil (for browning)

Salt & pepper to taste

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1 small onion (diced)

3 roasted Hatch green chiles (peeled, chopped — or use canned if needed)

2–3 medium potatoes (diced, skin on or peeled)

1 can diced tomatoes (optional)

1 ½ cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 can, drained)

1 cup chicken broth or water (add more if needed for consistency)

Instructions:

Step 1: Brown the Pork
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season pork with salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. Brown well on all sides, about 6–8 minutes.

Step 2: Sauté Veggies
Add diced onion and cook until softened (about 3 minutes). Stir in chopped Hatch chiles and optional tomatoes.

Step 3: Add Potatoes & Simmer
Add diced potatoes and pour in broth. Cover and simmer 20–25 minutes, or until pork is tender and potatoes are cooked.

Step 4: Add Beans
Stir in cooked pinto beans. Simmer uncovered another 5–10 minutes, letting it thicken slightly.

Step 5: Serve
Enjoy hot with warm flour tortillas or rice. Top with shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, or even a fried egg.

💡 Pro Tip:
To deepen flavor, add a spoonful of roasted tomato salsa or a splash of lime juice before serving 🍅🍋