Red Chile Stew

Name: Red Chile Stew
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 dried red chiles (more or less depending on taste); 1 cup water; 2 pounds pork top loin (cut into pieces); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt (optional)

Source: A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Spicy and savory, this four ingredient stew is simple and delicious.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

3 dried red chiles (more or less depending on taste)
1 cup water
2 pounds pork top loin (cut into pieces)
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
salt (optional)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash chilies, removing stems and seeds. Place in blender with 1 cup water and blend into paste
Brown pork lightly in non-stick skillet. Add the chili paste and mix well, adding water if mixture is too thick. Add oregano and garlic powder. Cover and simmer slowly for one hour.

Notes

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