Harlingen-Inspired Slow Cooker Green Chile Pork Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

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A comforting slow cooker stew featuring tender pork shoulder simmered with roasted green chiles, tomatoes, and southwestern spices for a warming, hearty dish. This Mexican-inspired pork recipe, ready in about 435 minutes, pairs pork shoulder, cubed, roasted green chiles, chopped, diced tomatoes with green chiles for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 420 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
1 cup roasted green chiles, chopped
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
2 cups chicken broth
1 medium (1 cup) chopped onion
3 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder and sear until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2: Transfer pork to a slow cooker. Add 1 cup chopped roasted green chiles, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Stir ingredients gently to combine. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until pork is tender and stew is flavorful.
Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with warm tortillas or rice.