Name: Colorado Style Green Chili
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: American / Colorado
Ingredients: 2 lbs beef shoulder, diced into small cubes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 small onion, finely diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups roasted green chiles, chopped; 1 medium poblano pepper, diced; 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes; 3 cups beef broth; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

Description

Hearty Colorado Style Green Chili with tender beef, roasted green chiles, poblano pepper, and potatoes in a savory, spiced broth. Thickened to perfection, it’s a comforting one-pot meal ideal for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

2 lbs beef shoulder, diced into small cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups roasted green chiles, chopped
1 medium poblano pepper, diced
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into ½-inch cubes
3 cups beef broth
1 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water (for slurry)

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
Add beef in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Cook diced onion 3–4 minutes until softened.
Stir in garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add roasted green chiles and diced poblano pepper; cook 2–3 minutes.
Return beef to pot.
Stir in cumin, oregano, coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Pour in beef broth and water. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 60 minutes.
Add diced potatoes and simmer 25–30 minutes until beef and potatoes are tender.
Mix flour and water to create slurry; stir into chili and cook 5–10 minutes until thickened.
Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Add finely chopped jalapeño or ½ tsp cayenne for extra heat.
Mash a few potatoes for a thicker, stew-like chili.
Blend a portion for smoother texture.
Substitute part of the beef with white beans for a lighter version.
Add ½ tsp chipotle powder for smoky flavor.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator up to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months.
Reheat on stovetop over medium-low, adding broth or water if needed.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish / Stew
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American / Colorado

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 410
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Fat: 20 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 30 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg