Your smoker can do more than create tasty brisket. We love how this green chili stew turned out with that wood-fired flavor.

Traeger Green Chili Stew

Chef Jason, Ace's Grilling Expert, will walk you through this cozy classic.

 

Ingredients

Ingredient	Qty	Measure	Notes
Oil, Olive	½	Cup
Pork, Colorado, Ground	2	Pounds	Use plain ground pork
Pepper, Yellow Holland	1	Ea	Diced Medium
Pepper, Green Bell	2	Ea	Diced Medium
Onion, Yellow, Medium	1	Ea	Diced Small
Corn, Colorado, Fresh	2	Cups	Kernels ONLY
Tomatillos, Large Size	13	Ea	Cut into 6 Wedges
Green Chili, Hot, diced	1	Cup	Or More for Hotter/Less for mild
Green Chili, Mild	1	Cup	Or More for Mild
Tomato, Fire Roasted Canned	1 large – muir farms brand	Ea	28 Oz Can
Fishy Fishy Herb Blend	3	tsp	5280 Culinary Rub
Rub a Dub	3	Tbsp	5280 Culinary Rub
Chicken Broth/Stock	2	Quart	Adjust as needed
Masa Harina	¼ - ½	Cup	Adjust more/less for thickness desired
Cilantro, Bunch, Fresh	2	ea	Small
Potatoes, Colorado Yukon Gold	1 ½	Pounds	Boiled, cooled and diced Large.  Leave skin on

PREP METHOD:                      PREP TIME:  20-30 minutes                COOKING TIME:  1 HOUR

1. Preheat your 10qt cast iron Dutch oven on the stovetop over medium heat for 10 minutes

2. Prep the ingredients above as instructed

3. Separately - Bring the Yukon gold potatoes to a boil in a large soup pot and cook until fork tender.  Remove from the water, allow to cool slightly ,and then dice into large cubes

4. Once the cast iron pan is heated add the olive oil and heat for 30 seconds

5. Add the peppers, corn, and onions and sauté until the onions are just caramelized

6. Add the tomatillos and sauté until they start to break down

7. Add the pork and sauté until ¾ cooked

8. Add the Rub a Dub, Fishy Fishy Herb Blend, green chili,s and canned tomatoes and mix well

9. Add the stock and adjust if needed to the desired consistency

10. Allow this mixture to come to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and allow to slowly cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour covered

11. Once fully cooked, adjust the broth level if needed. If at the desired level, sprinkle some of the masa onto the surface of the chili and allow it to absorb some moisture

Always follow the manufacturer's instructions before using any product.