It is officially fall in New Mexico, and many locals are turning to their seasonal favorites in cuisine. KRQE asked viewers on social media what their favorite fall comfort food is. This autumn, Burqueños are craving meals ranging from traditional Mexican dishes to American classics.
Over a quarter of viewers polled are craving green chile stew in autumn. This New Mexico staple combines green chile, pork or beef, potatoes, and sometimes tomatoes, along with various herbs and spices, to make a delicious and fragrant stew perfect for chilly weather. Close behind in the poll are pozole, a traditional Mexican soup made from hominy, pork, and red chile, and tamales, a traditional Mesoamerican dish made of masa and various fillings steamed in a corn husk.
Green chile is a primary ingredient in several other comfort dishes like chile rellenos, which one viewer claimed is “the best with a fresh roasted chile.” Viewers also tend to serve their chile with beans, in enchiladas, or in tacos with fresh tortillas.
Many viewers have specific meals in mind when thinking of their comfort foods, from “braised short ribs with spiced sweet potatoes and stewed vegetables” to Southern-style chili “with beans and lots and lots of meat! The more meat the better.”
Various American classics also graced the list, including meatloaf, gumbo and other soups and stews, and chicken pot pie.
Some viewers preferred beverages to meals for falltime comfort. One mentioned enjoying atole, a hot, traditional masa-based Mexican beverage, with red chili flakes during the fall season.
While many dishes viewers answered are savory, some viewers are craving something sweeter. Seasonal pastries like “world-class” apple and pumpkin pie are among viewer favorites, along with stuffed sopaipillas, which are believed to have originated in Albuquerque over 200 years ago.
Of course, these favorites aren’t just limited to autumn. One viewer said carne adovada is “my comfort food all year long.”
