35 chilean recipes

A hearty Tex-Mex beef and tortilla casserole: browned ground beef in a creamy green chile and picante sauce, layered with torn tortillas and plenty of cheddar, then baked bubbly.

Pork tenderloin rubbed with oregano, cumin, ancho chile, and smoked paprika, seared golden then roasted alongside honey-glazed baby carrots with jalapeño and garlic. A smoky, one-pan dinner for six.

BBQ spareribs marinated overnight in a New Mexican dried chile and tequila sauce with cumin, allspice, and brown sugar. Boiled first, then grilled for smoky, spicy bark.

Fresh corn kernels sautéed with colorful bell peppers, scallions, and garlic get tossed with halved cherry tomatoes, chipotle chile, and lime juice for a smoky-spicy salad that works hot or cold.

Turkey enchiladas with sour cream and cheddar in corn tortillas, topped with a homemade green chile and tomato sauce. A great way to use leftover turkey.

Low-calorie chili rice with sauteed brown rice topped in a roasted green chile and cilantro sauce. A quick Mexican-inspired side dish with smoky, tangy flavor.

Green chile paste with roasted green chiles, ground chile, and oil. Three ingredients blended smooth for a bold rub or marinade. Works on beef, chicken, pork, and lamb.

New Mexican chili pork with cubed pork shoulder coated in ground red chile and oregano, simmered in broth until tender. Authentic Southwestern chile colorado served with pinto beans.

Pedernales River chili made Texas-style with coarse ground beef, lard, ground chile, and no beans. A bold, no-frills LBJ-era recipe simmered low for an hour.

Mexican black bean soup with a secret hit of Mexican chocolate, serrano chile, and finished with red wine vinegar and olive oil. Authentic depth from a long slow simmer.

Taco lentils simmer green lentils until tender, then bake them in a smoky pureed ancho chile and tomato sauce spiced with cumin and chili. A high-protein, high-fiber vegan stand-in for taco meat.

Traditional frijoles: slow-simmered pinto beans with onion, garlic, cumin, chile, and bacon drippings. An authentic Tex-Mex and Mexican staple cooked low and long until creamy and fragrant.

Banana-Green Mango Chutney pairs ripe bananas with unripe mango, fresh ginger, serrano chile, and raisins in a tangy sweet-hot sauce. Ready in 30 minutes and keeps refrigerated for 2 weeks.

Esquire's Eastern Establishment chili with whole brisket, two types of chile, and a surprising splash of coffee. A refined East Coast take on Texas chili with masa harina thickening and deep beef flavor.

Grilled pork shoulder steaks rubbed with smoky pasilla chile and garlic, seared fast on the grill and served with a punchy chipotle Dijon mustard. A quick weeknight take on pork butt, ready in minutes.

Turkey legs braised in a rich mole sauce built from chocolate, peanut butter, raisins, ground chile, and warm spices. This authentic Mexican mole delivers deep, layered flavor that will have you licking the plate clean.