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Grandma's Chili Verde and Spanish Rice

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Grandma's Chili Verde and Spanish Rice is a comforting, nourishing dish combining tender pork and vibrant tomatillos, making it ideal for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium pot

Ingredients
  

Chili Verde

  • 1 tablespoon Oil for sautéing the pork
  • 2 pounds Pork cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to enhance the flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper for a little kick
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin adds warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon Dried Oregano for classic herbal notes
  • 1 cup Green Tomatillos fresh or canned
  • 1 small Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth

Spanish Rice

  • 2 cups Long-Grain White Rice
  • 4 cups Water to cook the rice
  • Additional Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Season 2 pounds of pork chunks with 1 teaspoon each of salt, black pepper, and ground cumin, along with ½ teaspoon of dried oregano. Brown the pork in the pot for about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in 1 cup of green tomatillos, 1 chopped small onion, and 4 minced cloves of garlic. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, bring to a boil, then simmer covered on low heat for about 1 hour.
  • Rinse 2 cups of long-grain white rice under cold water until it runs clear. Set aside.
  • In another pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed rice and a pinch of salt. Cover and cook on low for 18-20 minutes.
  • Shred the tender pork in the pot using two forks and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve the chili verde over a bed of fluffy Spanish rice.

Notes

For best results, choose shoulder or butt cuts of pork. Allow the flavors to deepen by making this dish a day ahead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chili verde, Comfort Food, family meal, Pork Recipe, quick dinner, Spanish Rice
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