Best 4 Colorado Style Green Chili Slow Cooker Recipes

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The art of creating the ultimate Colorado-style green chili slow cooker dish is a culinary journey that celebrates the flavors of the American Southwest. This hearty and versatile stew showcases the vibrant heat of roasted green chiles, the aromatic blend of traditional spices, and the comforting embrace of slow-cooked tender meat, all simmering together in a rich and savory broth. Whether you prefer pork, beef, or a combination of both, this versatile dish promises to satisfy your taste buds and transport you to the heart of the Rocky Mountains. So gather your ingredients, prepare your slow cooker, and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COLORADO GREEN CHILI (CHILE VERDE)



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My version of my mother's green chili. I like to serve it over oven-baked burritos or with beans and rice. If you can't find a chile roaster, look for frozen diced chiles at your supermarket. You can also freeze fresh roasted chiles for off-season use.

Provided by ROSIE55

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Pork Soup Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds cubed pork stew meat
salt and pepper to taste
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped, roasted green chiles
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
1 ½ cups tomatillo salsa
5 cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Season the pork with salt and pepper to taste, then place into the hot oil. Cook until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Once browned, remove the pork and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Return the pork to the pot, and stir in the green chiles, diced tomatoes with juice, tomatillo salsa, and chicken broth. Season with oregano and clove. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove 2 cups of the soup (ensure there are no pork cubes in it), and pour into a blender. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to puree. Puree until smooth, then pour back into the cooking pot. This will create a thicker texture for your chili and will eliminate some of the chunky bits of chiles. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until the pork is very tender, at least 35 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 887.8 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

COLORADO GREEN CHILI



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This is a vegetarian green chili that you find all over Colorado. Goes great over breakfast burritos, cheeseburgers, fried eggs or anything.

Provided by YOUNGCM2

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 1h31m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound Hatch chile peppers
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
5 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; spread Hatch chile peppers on top.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler, turning once, until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and seal tightly with plastic wrap. Let cool, about 20 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; dice flesh.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in diced chile peppers and tomatoes. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle flour into the pot.
  • Pour broth into the pot; add cumin, chili powder, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until flavors combine, at least 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 685.3 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

COLORADO STYLE GREEN CHILI, SLOW COOKER



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this is a recipe i came up by using several different recipes and some creativity. i am originally from colorado, but we live in east asia, so we can't get some ingredients or green tomatillos. but, we have been working on this recipe and love it! we love just eating this by the bowl with warm homemade tortillas, or smothered over eggs and tortillas in the morning, or it is also great smootherd over burritos or cheese roll-ups.

Provided by kellielikestocook

Categories     Pork

Time 4h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 cups chicken broth, bouillon works fine
2 -3 slices bacon, diced
1 head garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 big tomatoes, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can jalapenos, add (to taste) or 3 fresh jalapenos, minced add (to taste)
1 lb pork shoulder, cut into big chunks
1 (8 ounce) can green chilies
3 tablespoons cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup flour

Steps:

  • pour broth into slow cooker and turn on high.
  • fry bacon, until just done, add bacon to broth, but keep grease in pan to fry chopped veggies.
  • fry veggies in order of listed above leaving several second in between. don't fry the canned chilies, but if you are using fresh jalapenos, fry those with the other veggies. don't fry the cilantro. add fried veggies to broth.
  • brown chunks of pork on all sides in left over grease from veggies, add to broth.
  • add fresh cilantro, cumin powder, salt, and garlic powder to broth. stir well.
  • cover slow-cooker.
  • chili can cook on high for 4-6 hrs, or on low for 6-8 hours stir occasionally.
  • at some point, you can blend (in blender or shake in closed tupperware) the flour / water mixture, and then add to the broth. usually you should do this within an hour or so of throwing in all the ingredients into the broth. for thicker chili add more of this mixture.
  • towards the end of cooking time salt to taste.
  • when almost finished, pull chunks of pork out of chili and pull apart a bit to your desired size. add back to chili and let it cook a bit longer.
  • serve in a bowl as soup with warm tortillas on the side. or smoother over burritos. we love to smoother over cheese roll-ups.
  • enjoy.

CROCK POT CHILE COLORADO



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I got this recipe from a small Kitchen Bouquet pamphlet in the '70's. It is one of my favorites when the craving for Mexican comes over me! Fairly easy to put together, and smells wonderful while cooking. Not "hot" spicy, but very savory.

Provided by davianng

Categories     Stew

Time 5h20m

Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb lean stewing beef
1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet
2 tablespoons flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large green pepper
7 ounces whole canned green chilies
16 ounces diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup onion, chopped
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Steps:

  • Toss beef and 1 T. Kitchen Bouquet together in crock pot.
  • Combine 2 T. flour, 2 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper. Add to beef, mix.
  • Cut green pepper and whole chiles in 1" pieces. Add to beef.
  • Add tomatoes and onion.
  • Combine tomato sauce, garlic, parsley, cumin and sugar. Pour over beef, mix.
  • Cook 10-11 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
  • Mix 2 T. softened butter, 2 T. flour and 1/2 t. Kitchen Bouquet into a paste. Drop into stew.
  • Cook 1 more hour, stirring occassionally.
  • May be eaten as a stew from a bowl with shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, or rolled in a large flour tortilla as a burrito with whatever condiments you prefer (sour cream, cheese, lettuce, onion, etc.).
  • Excellent the next day!

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of chili: For this recipe, it's best to use a mild or medium-heat chili powder. If you want a spicier chili, you can add more chili powder or a diced jalapeño pepper.
  • Don't overcook the chili: The chili is done when the pork is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Overcooking can make the chili tough and dry.
  • Add toppings: When serving the chili, offer a variety of toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, diced onions, and cilantro. This allows your guests to customize their bowls and enjoy the chili to their liking.
  • Make it ahead of time: Chili is a great dish to make ahead of time. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you're ready to serve, simply reheat the chili over medium heat until warmed through.

Conclusion:

This Colorado-style green chili is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of pork, green chiles, and spices creates a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're serving it at a party or enjoying it with your family, this chili is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make chili recipe, give this one a try!

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