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Charlie's Green Chili

Fresh and delicious with a kick of heat, Charlie's Green Chili is a hearty dish packed with southwestern flavor!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time29 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Servings: 5 people

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Knife/Cutting Board
  • Measuring Spoons

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs Beef Stew Meat
  • 1 1/2 lbs Pork Ribs boneless
  • 1/2 medium White Onion diced 1 cup
  • 1 tbsp Garlic minced
  • 2 large Bell Peppers diced 3 cups
  • 2 large Jalapeños minced 3/4 cup
  • 3 Tomatillos diced 1 1/2 cups
  • 1 14.5 oz can Okra
  • 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes
  • 3 4 oz cans Green Chilies
  • 1/2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

Charlie's Green Chili

  • First, cut the boneless pork ribs into bite-size pieces. Also, if the beef stew meat pieces are larger than bite-size, cut them smaller.
  • In a large stew-pot, over medium heat, add 2 tbsp of olive oil. Add both the pork and beef and begin sautéing. Also add the 2 tsp of oregano, 1 tsp of salt, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper. Stir in the spices.
  • While the meat is cooking, dice 1/2 a medium onion. Also, de-seed and dice the 2 large bell peppers. Add both of these, as well as the tbsp of minced garlic to the pot and stir.
  • Next, finely chop both of the jalapeños. To make the chili less spicy, de-seed the jalapeños before mincing. If you like a spicy chili, then add the seeds! Dice up the tomatillos as well and add to the pot.
  • After this, add in the can of okra, can of diced tomatoes, 3 cans of green chilies, and a 1/2 tbsp of white wine vinegar. Do not drain the cans of vegetables before adding them, just pour them in and this will help create the broth!
  • Turn the heat down and allow everything to simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  • Serve topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro! A toasted tortilla or tortilla chips also make a great addition! Enjoy!

(This chili is even better the second day after the flavors have all had time to meld!)