NEW MEXICO STYLE GREEN CHILE
If you've spent any time in New Mexico, chances are you had green chile, because New Mexicans put it on EVERYTHING. And why not? It's delicious! In this video, I show you a couple of easy ways to prepare New Mexico Style Green Chile, the kind that you always want to have on hand so you can pour it over eggs, potatoes, beans, and anything else you might be eating. The key is to keep it simple, and let the main ingredient shine.
Video
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
New Mexico Style Green Chile (VERSION #1)
- 10-12 Hatch green chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, and chopped (Once chopped it should be anywhere from 1 1/2 - 2 cups)
- 1/2 Large onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. Mexican oregano
- 2 cups Water approx.
- Cheese of your choice (I used a combination of cheddar & muenster)
New Mexico Style Green Chile (VERSION #2)
- 1-2 tbsp. Oil
- 1-2 tbsp. Of flour (Flour & oil should be equal parts)
- 10-12 Hatch Green Chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded & chopped (or approx. 1 1/2 - 2 cups chopped)
- 1/2 Large onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped into small cubes
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1-2 tsp. Cumin
- 2-3 cups Of water
Instructions
New Mexico Style Green Chile (VERSION #1)
- Place a large skillet on the stovetop over medium high heat, and put enough oil in it to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Once hot, sauté onions until soft, then add in minced garlic.
- Add in chopped green chile, as well as all your seasonings.
- Stir for a couple of minutes, then pour in water.
- (You can add more than 2 cups if you want it more runny.)
- Let it come to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer 20 minutes.
- Finally, add in as much cheese as you desire and stir to let it melt into the chile.
- Remove from stove top and enjoy!
New Mexico Style Green Chile (VERSION #2)
- Place large skillet on stovetop over medium high heat, and once hot, add in oil & flour and mix it continuously until flour starts to turn golden in color.
- Add in onion and sauté a couple of minutes.
- Add in onion, green chile, and all the seasonings.
- Stir well, then pour in water and continue to stir.
- Let it come to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe and video were created and produced by Marcy Inspired.
