Green Chili Stew

Green and red chilis are synonymous with New Mexican cuisine, so much that even the road signs welcoming you to the state are marked with a pair of chilis. It is no wonder that green chili stew has some sort of a legendary status in New Mexico.

Although pork is the locals' favorite ingredient in the stew, it can also be made with lamb, beef, chicken, or turkey, traditionally accompanied by thick and fresh corn tortillas on the side. Some cooks like to add potatoes, beans, and tomatoes to the already flavorful stew.

Green chili has a cult-like following throughout New Mexico due to its strong vegetal taste and its heat, making the dishes prepared with it deep, complex, and rich, so it is not strange that the green chili stew has a status of the ultimate Southwestern comfort food.