Okay, it’s time for another #5ingredientwhole30. A series where I show you just how easy and delicious clean eating can be. With minimal ingredients, minimal effort and maximum flavor– this 5-Ingredient Green Chile Stew is going to be a new staple in these cold-weather months.
First off, I already have a Green Chile Stew on the blog. It’s got more than 5 ingredients, but it’s still super easy to make. Take a look at that one and see if you’d prefer to make that; however, I will say this 5-Ingredient Green Chile Stew is just as yummy, and easier than ever to make!
Please note that as part of the #5ingredientwhole30 challenge, I do not count salt, pepper, oil, vinegar or some additional garnishes. They are, more or less, 5 ingredient meals that I hope inspire you to keep things simple and delicious in your kitchen.
5 Ingredient InstantPot Green Chile Stew
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 lb pork roast (can sub pork shoulder, butt or tenderloin here too)
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked back pepper
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced small
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin (optional)
- 1 [16-ounce] jar of hatch green chiles (I use Medium spicy)
- 1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
Serving Options:
- cilantro (optional for serving)
- cubed avocado (optional for serving)
- shredded cabbage (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Cut pork into 1/2-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper.
- Turn the Instant Pot on to the 'saute' function and add the olive oil. When the oil starts to shimmer and the pot is hot, add the pork and brown on all sides, about 2 minutes per side. (You might need to do this in two batches to prevent overcrowding.) Set browned pork on aside on a clean plate.
- With the Instant Pot still on the saute function, add your onions, garlic and cumin. Cook until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes.
- When the onions are softened, hit the 'cancel/keep warm' button on the Instant Pot. Add the browned pork back into the pot along with the cumin, jar of green chiles, potatoes, chicken broth and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
- Secure the lid on your Instant Pot and make sure that the valve on the top is facing towards 'sealed'. Press the 'Meat/Stew' button and set the time to 35 minutes. Walk away from the InstantPot and let it do it's thing. When the cook time is complete, carefully release the pressure in the InstantPot by turning the valve to 'vent'. Once all the pressure is released and there is no more steam coming out of the InstantPot, carefully open the lid.
- You can either serve as is, or garnish as desired! Cilantro leaves, shredded cabbage and diced avocado all goes well on top of the soup-- but only if you hvae it around 😉 Enjoy!
34 Comments
Mary
February 16, 2023 at 6:36 pmDoubled the recipe in my 8 qt. Instant Pot and it came out delicious! Have made this a number of times but this last time, I added 2 cans of white hominy after the pressure cooking was complete and boiled it for another 10 minutes. Topped with shredded savory cabbage and radishes.
Alex
February 17, 2023 at 4:16 pmLove it! This gives me Pozole vibes, so definitely give this recipe a try; you’d love it!
Melissa
October 23, 2022 at 5:13 pmHow could you do this in the instant pot? Can I use ground pork instead?
Alex
October 26, 2022 at 3:08 pmYou could do it, as written, in the IP on high pressure mode for 30 minutes
Mo
January 27, 2023 at 4:55 amThis was delicious. I used chicken instead of pork, skipped the browning step and did 20 minutes in the Instant Pot instead of 35. Also added some Hatch chili seasoning blend. Turned out perfectly!
Ashley B
March 22, 2022 at 1:51 amThis turned out so well! I will definitely add this to my meal planning rotation!
Candace
March 12, 2022 at 3:20 pmHey there just have done this recipe with pork and loved but I wanted to substitute for chicken would that change the time ok cooking?
Alex
March 23, 2022 at 3:54 pmHi– yes you can definitely sub chicken in this recipe but i think you don’t need quite as much time, and you can drop the time to 20 minutes.
Madalin
March 10, 2022 at 7:57 pmThis is a new family favorite! I just got a new Wolf Slow Cooker, and used it instead of the InstantPot, and everyone absolutely loved it. Can’t get enough of those delicious 5 ingredient recipes. Thank you, Alex! 🙂
Marie Harbord
January 23, 2022 at 6:14 pmMy husband smoked a pork shoulder & I thought I’d just sauté it as you have in your instructions however if it’s already cooked will it be ‘overcooked’ if I just follow your instructions?
Alex
January 24, 2022 at 5:10 pmyeah it could get overcooked– i’d make the stew as is and stir in the pork at the end for the last 10 mins
Kaitlin
January 6, 2022 at 4:20 pmHi! If you were making this in an instant pot – what would you change the timing length to? Thanks!!
Shannon
November 29, 2021 at 1:38 pmI love green chili stew but I hate waiting for it to get ready! (I’m impatient and spoiled, what can I say?) This recipe has the taste of the slow cooked version but takes a fraction of the time. I love making chile cheese fries with this just like I get when I visit family in Denver. Thanks Alex!
Amanda
November 15, 2021 at 3:25 amI’ve made this a few times and it is so great! Don’t let the lack of reviews steer you away-everyone is probably too busy being in a food coma to remember to review. I make it as is in the crockpot because I don’t have a pressure cooker. Just amazing!! Thanks for sharing your recipe!
Kristen Anaya
October 8, 2021 at 12:11 amI cannot handle how delicious this is!!! Made it stove top. To die for!!
Courtney Bell
March 26, 2021 at 12:59 amFrom a Pennsylvanian turned New Mexican two decades ago: this is perfect!! First recipe I’ve found that tastes like the stuff I get in restaurants out here. And so easy. Thank you!
Alex Stroud
February 16, 2021 at 11:37 pmIf im making this is a dutch oven should I put it in the oven or let it simmer on the stove? For how long?
Alex
February 17, 2021 at 5:03 pmI’d just do 2 hours on the stove!
Joe Mac
April 18, 2021 at 5:01 pmAlex, if you did the recipe in Dutch oven in the oven, would you say 300 degrees for two hours?
Alex
April 19, 2021 at 5:28 pmThat sounds about right!
Elodie
May 3, 2021 at 1:19 amMade tonight on the instant pot! Added lime juice and avocado as toppings and it was amazing!! Will repeat this one
Lizzle
February 8, 2021 at 4:19 amThis was absolutely delicious! Borrowing from your original Green Chile stew recipe, I added diced bell pepper to the onion step and threw in a can of diced tomatoes before pressure cooking. This is only the second recipe I’ve made from your site, and it’s a winner.
Kristin
January 27, 2021 at 11:57 pmHi Alex! Absolutely love everything that I cook of yours! For the crockpot version of this, do you need to seat the pork on all sides before throwing it all in together?
Alex
January 31, 2021 at 8:51 pmyes, searing it first always helps build flavor– it’s still great w/o searing but I do prefer it seared first.
Tra-Mi Callahan
January 12, 2021 at 10:38 pmHi! Alex,
Your recipes have been 5 for 5 in our house! We’re loving them! What brand do you use for the hatch green chilis jar? I am only finding green enchilada sauce or Zia’s hatch green chili medium. Which would you suggest?
Thanks!!
@tramasita
Alex
January 15, 2021 at 12:44 pmHere are two of my favorites (p.s. I just googled Zia’s and that would totally work!)
1. https://amzn.to/3ifCBbs
2. https://amzn.to/39x5nRb
Shannon
November 29, 2021 at 1:34 pmLike Alex, I use the 505 flame roasted green chiles. But I use the mild because I’m a chillona (crybaby). They have a great flavor. But, in a pinch (when I can’t find the 505 brand), I’ll use the Hatch chiles in the can. You can find them in the Hispanic food aisle of your grocery store
Laura
December 4, 2020 at 1:40 amYou didn’t mention anything about when to add the potatoes. Also if I use chicken instead of pork does that change the cook time. Thank you.
Alex
December 4, 2020 at 12:59 pmhi! see in the instruction on #4 (you’ll add the potatoes along with everything else).
and yes– cook time will be closer to 25-30 minutes I think.
Kristin
December 2, 2020 at 12:49 amJust made this and entire family loves it. So yummy and made the crockpot version. Just dumped everything in and let it sit. Great recipe!
Veronica Nessler
November 16, 2020 at 1:22 amCan I used cubed boneless pork chops in this recipe?
Alex
November 16, 2020 at 1:57 pmYes, that should work!!
Andrew
October 29, 2020 at 5:18 pmHi! How long would I need to cook this dish in a Staub Dutch oven? Was thinking I may need to put in the oven for the same length as the Whole 30 Pot Roast?
Alex
October 30, 2020 at 4:08 pmyou could totally do that, it won’t need as much time as the pot roast since the pork is cut into cubes– i’d just do 2 hours. 🙂