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Chile Verde Recipe (Green Chili)

Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Tomatillos, green chili peppers, and pork cook together for the most delicious bowl of Chile verde!
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Ingredients

  • 13 tomatillos (husk tomatoes)
  • 4 jalapeño peppers seeds removed and cut in half
  • 2 poblano peppers seeds removed and cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3 pounds boneless pork shoulder or country-style pork ribs
  • 1 onion quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

For Serving (Optional)

  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Cotija cheese
  • Lime weges

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
    overhead view of ingredients for chile verde in individual bowls.
  • Arrange the tomatillos, jalapeños, and poblanos on a large baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
    13 tomatillos, 4 jalapeño peppers, 2 poblano peppers
    tomatillos and halved peppers on a baking sheet.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and pepper, and toss until the vegetables are coated.
    2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Roast in the oven for 15 minutes until the edges are slightly charred.
    roasted tomatillos and halved peppers on a baking sheet.
  • Trim the fat from the pork. Then, slice it into cubes.
    3 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • Add the tomatillos, jalapeños, poblanos, onion, and garlic to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
    1 onion, 4 cloves garlic
    ingredients for chile verde sauce in a blender.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a Dutch oven set over medium heat.
  • Once heated, add in the pork cubes and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and the oregano. Brown the pork on all sides.
    ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Pour in the green sauce and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
    1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot, and cook for 20 minutes.
    close up view of chile verde in a dutch oven with a wooden spoon.
  • Top with fresh cilantro and cotija cheese.
    Chopped fresh cilantro, Cotija cheese
  • Serve with lime wedges.
    Lime weges

Notes

  • To protect your skin and eyes from burns, you may wish to wear disposable gloves while working with the peppers.
Storage: Store chile verde in an airtight container or Ziplock bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 526mg | Potassium: 1236mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 56mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 3mg