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Chili Verde

Irresistibly Spicy Chili Verde for Heartwarming Meals

A flavorful Chili Verde made with green tomatillos and fresh cilantro, perfect for heartwarming meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce

  • 2 cups chopped green tomatillos
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Meat

  • 1 pound pork shoulder or chicken thighs or beef chuck

For the Spice

  • 2 whole jalapeños adjust based on spice preference

For the Aromatics

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 whole onion diced

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chili Verde

  • Preheat a large pot over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Season 1 pound of pork shoulder with salt and black pepper, then sear in the pot for 8-10 minutes.
  • Remove the meat, then sauté onion, garlic, and jalapeños for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Add tomatillos and cilantro to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  • Return the meat to the pot, stir well, cover, and simmer on low for 1 hour.
  • Check tenderness and thickness of sauce; serve hot over rice or with tortillas.

Notes

For a twist, add a squeeze of lime juice before serving. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chili verde, Comfort Food, family meals, Hearty, slow-cooked, Spicy
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