Here, a meal can tell you where someone grew up, what traditions were passed down, and whether the debate over green chile or red chile has officially started at the dinner table. From steaming bowls of green chile stew to stacked red chile enchiladas, homemade tamales, and comforting calabacitas, these foods are more than recipes. The broth can be built on red chile for a smoky, robust depth, or green chile for something brighter and more assertive. Green Chile CheeseburgerNobody puts green chile in a corner, and New Mexico proved that by creating one of the most iconic regional burgers in the entire United States. In New Mexico, red chile pork is the classic filling, with the masa seasoned generously and the whole thing steamed until it practically unwraps itself.