Chile Verde
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 30 mins
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Total Time
3 hrs
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
199 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chile Verde
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Cozy Mexican comfort food packed with tender pork, juicy tomatillos, and spicy green peppers.
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Ingredients
- 2.5 pounds pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound tomatillos husked and halved
- 3 poblano peppers seeded and halved
- 2 Jalapeno peppers seeded and halved
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler. Arrange tomatillos, poblano peppers, and jalapeño peppers on a baking sheet. Broil until charred, about 7-10 minutes, then place in a plastic bag to steam.
- Season pork cubes with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and brown the pork on all sides.
- Reduce heat to medium, add onions and garlic to the pot with pork, and sauté until onions are translucent.
- Peel the broiled peppers, discard the skins, and blend peppers with tomatillos and cilantro to form a smooth sauce.
- Add this sauce to the pot along with chicken broth, oregano, and cumin.
- Simmer covered on low heat for about 2.5 hours until pork is tender.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
199kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
287mg
(12%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
349IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
49mg
(54%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 199kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 287mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 349IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
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