9 Reasons Why Green Chili Became Colorado's Most Beloved Food
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Annie
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If you are a Coloradoan who hasn’t been living under a rock the last 50 years, there is a good chance that you are familiar with the staple known as green chili…but what makes this dish so popular and iconic? Well, for starters:
A bowl of green chili + crushed tortilla chips + a dollop of sour cream = pure heaven.
Burritos, hot dogs, cereal, milkshakes... it's all good!
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Is it just me or does it seem like every green chili recipe is different from the last? Isn't it wonderful?! (But for the record, my mom has the best recipe of them all.)
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Granted some recipes are going to be a little hotter than others, but if there is no additional spice added to the recipe, the chilies are typically pretty tame and give your taste buds the perfect kick.
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Come on, we aren't going to stop eating it just because it's summer!
Therefore, when you make (or eat) a batch of green chili, you are supporting local farmers.
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P.S. Don't knock Beau Jo's Pork Green Chili Cheeseburger Pizza until you try it.
How do you enjoy eating your green chili?
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