Basic Hatch Green Chile Recipe

New Mexico Green Chile Recipe / Photo ©2017 I am New Mexico

Ingredients

• 1 lb Pork or Beef (Optional)
• 3 tbsp lard or bacon grease
• 1/4 cup garlic (chopped finely)
• 1/2  cup onion (chopped finely)
• 2 tbsp Flour
• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Diced Hatch New Mexico Green Chile (roasted, peeled, and seeded)
• 1/2 Tbsp Salt* to taste

Green Chile

1. In oil in a heavy saucepan, saute’ garlic and onion.
2. Blend in flour with wooden spoon.
3. Add water, salt, and green chile.
4. Bring to a boil, then drop temperature and simmer, stirring frequently, for 30-50 minutes.
5. Serve with your favorite New Mexican food. (you may also refrigerate for 24 hrs for flavors to develop better)