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1800-1860 - Mexican-American and Southwestern home cooks
New Mexico Green Chile Stew is a traditional hearty stew made with pork, green chiles, potatoes, and spices, reflecting the culinary influences of Mexican-American and Southwestern cultures in the 19th century. It remains a popular regional comfort food known for its distinctive heat and flavor.
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Difficulty
Medium
Prep time
15 minutes
Cook time
1 hour
Total time
1 hour 15 minutes
Servings
6
Region
Southwest
Era introduced
1800-1860
Introduced by
Mexican-American and Southwestern home cooks
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Dating back to the 1800s during the period of Mexican-American territorial development, Green Chile Stew features roasted New Mexican green chiles combined with pork and potatoes in a seasoned broth. It demonstrates the blending of indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican culinary traditions with New World ingredients to create a spicy and satisfying stew integral to Southwestern regional identity.
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