Are green chilis the same as jalapeno peppers?

Technically, a jalapeno is a green chili. But for most people, when we're referring to the recipe called Green Chili, for green chilies we use the peppers called Hatch or Anaheim green chilies. They are milder than jalapenos, so they can be used as a mani ingredient in this recipe. Jalapenos are a lot spicier, and would be used more as a seasoning than a main ingredient.

Are poblano peppers the same as Anahiems?

They are both milder peppers, but a poblano pepper has a smokier flavor than Anaheim peppers. For this recipe, look for Anaheim or Hatch green chilies (or use canned green chilies if you don't have fresh ones).

What kind of peppers are in canned green chilies?

They are nearly always Anaheim chilies. Especially if they say "mild" or Medium" on the can.

What goes with green chili as a side dish?

In my husband's family, they usually served Green Chili with hot buttered flour tortillas. Some other ideas for sides are: cornbread (see below for a link to my gluten free recipe), creamy coleslaw, tortilla chips or corn chips, a crisp green salad, or sweet potato fries. Mmmm, now I'm hungry!

Jeannie's Homemade Green Chili

Ingredients

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3 lbs. boneless pork loin, trimmed and cut into pieces
4 cloves garlic, diced or grated
2 tablespoons oil
2 quarts chicken broth
4 cups fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced ( or use a can of petite diced tomatoes - 28 oz.)
7 large roasted Anaheim peppers, also called Hatch green chiles, see Notes below (or use 2 cans of diced green chiles, 4 oz. each)
2 bay leaves, optional
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
3 heaping Tbsp. flour (see Notes)

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Instructions

In a large pot on the stove top, cook meat in the oil with garlic, salt, and pepper until no longer pink.
Add 3 tablespoons of flour, tossing to coat the meat. Add a little more if needed so the meat cubes are thoroughly coated with the flour.
Add remaining ingredients and cook on low heat, covered, for at 2-3 hours.
Slow Cooker instructions: Once it gets to this point in the recipe, pour it all in a slow cooker and cover with the lid. Cook on high for 4-8 hours, or on low for 10-12 hours.

Notes

If you are gluten free, you can use nearly any starchy GF flour such as rice flour, tapioca starch, potato starch, or any gluten free flour blend like my All-in-One Blend, or my Brown Rice Flour Blend.
from Penny Mead (my sister-in-law): P.S. Mom always said to use the best cut of pork you can find and trim it really well. Fresh tomatoes and chiles taste better, too. There’s nothing better than fresh tomatoes and fresh roasted Anaheim peppers in your recipes!
See how to roast Anaheim peppers in the video in this blog post.

Author: beneficialbento
Prep Time: 30-40 minutes
Cook Time: 2-3 hours
Category: dinner
Method: stove top

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 416
Sugar: 8.9 g
Sodium: 2535.2 mg
Fat: 17.2 g
Carbohydrates: 19.8 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Protein: 46.8 g
Cholesterol: 116.4 mg