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Chili Verde

Savory Chili Verde: A Comforting Taste of Home

Experience the rich flavors of Chili Verde, a comforting dish that warms the soul.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Slow Cooker Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 cups fresh tomatillos Finely chopped
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro Chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
For the Meat
  • 4 pounds pork shoulder Can substitute with chicken thighs or beef chuck
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For searing the meat
For the Vegetables
  • 2 medium jalapeños Chopped, adjust heat to taste
  • 1 medium onion Diced
  • 4 cloves garlic Minced
For the Broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • additional spices Optional cayenne pepper or hot sauce for extra heat

Equipment

  • large pot
  • blender
  • Slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat and sear the pork shoulder for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  2. Blend tomatillos, cilantro, salt, ground cumin, jalapeños, onion, and garlic until smooth to create the verde sauce.
  3. Pour the verde sauce over the seared pork in the pot, scraping any browned bits from the bottom and mixing well.
  4. Add chicken broth and stir gently, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for approximately 1 hour.
  6. For slow cooker option, transfer to slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Searing the meat helps enhance the taste.

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