Sam's No.3 Kickin' Green Chili

Dairy Free
Health score
25%
Sam's No.3 Kickin' Green Chili
70 min.
10
743kcal

Suggestions

If you’re craving a bold, comforting dish that brings restaurant-level flavor straight to your kitchen, Sam’s No.3 Kickin’ Green Chili is exactly the kind of recipe that gets people talking. This is not a timid bowl of chili—it’s a full-on flavor experience built around slow-cooked pork, vibrant green chiles, and a rich, velvety base that clings lovingly to every bite. Designed to be dairy free yet incredibly indulgent, it’s perfect for sharing with a crowd, whether you’re hosting a casual lunch, a hearty family dinner, or a game-day feast.

What makes this green chili so irresistible is the way it layers flavor. Roasting fresh chiles over a hot grill adds a smoky depth that you just can’t get from shortcuts, and combining them with tomatoes, onions, and warm spices creates a beautiful balance of heat, tang, and savoriness. A carefully made roux thickens the chili into a luxurious, spoon-coating consistency that feels like a hug in a bowl. With a generous yield and serious calorie punch, this dish is built to satisfy hungry appetites and keep everyone coming back for seconds.

Whether you ladle it into bowls, smother it over your favorite mains, or serve it as the star of a cozy dinner, this kickin’ green chili delivers big flavor, hearty comfort, and that “just one more bite” magic every home cook loves to share.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces butter plus more for sauteing pork
  • 29 ounce tomatoes diced canned
  • 25  anaheim chiles fresh green canned
  • cup flour 
  • teaspoons sea salt 
  • 1.8 tablespoons ground mustard powder dry
  • 1.8 teaspoons ground pepper black
  •  jalapeños fresh diced for added heat
  • teaspoons oregano dried
  • pounds fatty pork cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • tablespoon salt 
  • large tomatoes cut into 1/2-inch dice
  • large onions white cut into 1/2-inch dice

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • pot
  • grill
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. If roasting your own chiles: Preheat an outdoor grill to high.
  3. Place the Anaheim chiles on the grill and cook, turning to cook evenly, until the skins blister and blacken.
  4. Remove from the grill and place in a plastic bag. Seal the bag and let the chiles stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
  5. Remove the skin, stems and seeds and chop into 1/4-inch pieces.
  6. Heat some butter in a large pot and add the cubed pork. Cook about15 minutes, and then add the onions and spices. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally. When the pork has cooked through, add the fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, green chiles and jalapenos, if using. Stir occasionally.
  7. After 5 minutes, add 8 cups water. Bring to a low boil. Stir occasionally. Increase the heat and bring the chili to a rolling or high boil.
  8. In separate pan, melt the butter or margarine and whisk in the flour, stirring until creamy.
  9. Slowly add the roux to the chili, stirring constantly, and shut off the heat. Continue to stir so that the roux is evenly distributed. (Roux amount can be adjusted depending on desired consistency or thickness.)
  10. Let stand 5 minutes and serve in a bowl or smothered!

Nutrition Facts

Calories743kcal
Protein14.47%
Fat68.89%
Carbs16.64%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.4
Glycemic Load
8.75
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
26.768695623978%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.74mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
1.5mg
Kaempferol
0.3mg
Myricetin
0.18mg
Quercetin
7.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:742.78kcal
37.14%
Fat:57.19g
87.99%
Saturated Fat:16.51g
103.18%
Carbohydrates:31.07g
10.36%
Net Carbohydrates:22.89g
8.33%
Sugar:11.09g
12.32%
Cholesterol:97.98mg
32.66%
Sodium:1686.14mg
73.31%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:27.03g
54.06%
Vitamin B1:1.2mg
80.27%
Selenium:40.69µg
58.13%
Vitamin C:47.73mg
57.86%
Vitamin A:2287.2IU
45.74%
Vitamin B3:8.06mg
40.28%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
39.1%
Fiber:8.18g
32.72%
Phosphorus:324.85mg
32.49%
Vitamin B2:0.48mg
28.11%
Potassium:911.82mg
26.05%
Zinc:3.55mg
23.65%
Manganese:0.43mg
21.58%
Iron:3.28mg
18.21%
Vitamin E:2.51mg
16.73%
Vitamin B12:0.99µg
16.44%
Folate:63.08µg
15.77%
Magnesium:61mg
15.25%
Vitamin K:15.07µg
14.36%
Vitamin B5:1.26mg
12.6%
Copper:0.23mg
11.64%
Calcium:87.04mg
8.7%