If you’re looking for something to make for dinner and you want it to be tasty, hearty and satisfying, look no further! We’ve got you well and truly covered with this mouthwatering pork and beans based dish. Hatch green chile with pinto beans is the kind of hot, satisfying dinner the whole family is going to rave about, and this is always a huge hit.
Enjoy it as a cozy meal on a chilly evening and soothe your south with the sensational southwestern flavors in every spoonful. Tender pork loin pairs with spicy, smoky hatch chilies as well as jalapenos, and then the pinto beans add a contrasting flavor and texture.
As well as being a flavorful dinner option, you’ll find this pork and pinto beans recipe to be wonderful comfort food and if you’re having guests over it’s a definitely crowdpleaser. Serve it as it is or pair with your favorite sides like corn muffins or rice.
Why You’ll Love the Recipe
This delicious chili is hot, hearty and full of incredible flavors. It’s really easy to make and you can cook rice or cornbread to pair with it while it’s simmering away on the stovetop.
How to Serve It
Enjoy this chili hot with your favorite chili toppings and accompaniments. It’s good with rice, tortillas or a salad.
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Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes, you can prepare it in advance and heat it back up later if you want.
Storage Instructions
Leftovers will keep for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them.
Variations and Substitutions
Use beef if you prefer or swap the hatch chilies for another kind of hot pepper.
This hearty and robust chili is a breeze to prepare and it tastes delicious with spicy and savory flavors.
Colorado Hatch Green Chili with Pinto Beans
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork loin in 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 chopped yellow onion
- 5 minced garlic cloves
- 28- ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 x 28-ounce cans chopped hatch chilies
- ¼ cup tapioca flour or cornstarch
- 1 de-seeded minced jalapeno
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cans Bush’s pinto beans
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot and then add the pork and brown.
- Stir in the onion and garlic along with the flour, stirring to coat the pork.
- Cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring all the time.
- Add the tomatoes, jalapeno, chilies, and salt.
- Add the broth and beans and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer for an hour, and then add more hot sauce and/or salt, to taste.
- Enjoy!
