How many calories are in Red Chile Stew?

One serving has 137 kcal. The recipe makes 8 servings (1/8 of recipe (115g) each).

How much protein is in Red Chile Stew?

24 g of protein per serving, with 2 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat.

What do I need to make Red Chile Stew?

5 ingredients: 2 pounds pork (cut into small pieces, save some fat), 3 dried red chiles (more or less depending on taste), 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and salt (optional).

Red Chile Stew

Name: Red Chile Stew
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds pork (cut into small pieces, save some fat); 3 dried red chiles (more or less depending on taste); 1 teaspoon oregano; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; salt (optional)

Spicy and savory, this four ingredient stew is simple and delicious.

137kcal per serving

24 gprotein

2 gcarbohydrates

3 gfat

8servings (1/8 of recipe (115g))

Ingredients

2 pounds pork (cut into small pieces, save some fat) nutrition facts
3 dried red chiles (more or less depending on taste)
1 teaspoon oregano nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder nutrition facts
salt (optional) nutrition facts

"Nutrition facts" links go to the closest generic food on FoodFactly, per 100 g.

Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	137 kcal
Total fat	3 g	4%
Saturated fat	1 g	5%
Cholesterol	54 mg	18%
Sodium	52 mg	2%
Total carbohydrates	2 g	0.7%
Dietary fiber	0 g	0%
Total sugars	1 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	24 g	48%
Vitamin D	1 µg	5%
Calcium	11 mg	0.8%
Iron	1 mg	6%
Potassium	264 mg	6%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Wash chilies, removing stems and seeds. Place in blender with 1 cup water and blend into paste.
Put pork fat into deep skillet until there is enough on the bottom of the skillet to prevent meat from sticking. Discard remaining fat.
Brown pork lightly. Add the chili paste and mix well, adding water if mixture is too thick. Add oregano and garlic. Cover pan and simmer slowly for one hour.

Notes

Learn more about: Garlic Herbs

Source

A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/red-chile-stew, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.