Best 8 Authentic Chili Verde Pork And Green Tomatillo Stew Recipes

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**Savor the Authentic Flavors of Chili Verde: A Culinary Journey through Pork and Green Tomatillo Stew Delights**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to authentic chili verde, a delectable Mexican stew that captures the essence of savory flavors and vibrant colors. This versatile dish, hailing from the northern regions of Mexico, showcases the harmonious blend of tender pork, tangy green tomatillos, and a symphony of aromatic spices. Discover the secrets behind creating the perfect balance of heat, smokiness, and acidity that defines this beloved stew.

Our carefully curated collection of chili verde recipes caters to diverse preferences and skill levels. From traditional preparations simmered in rich broths to modern variations featuring unique ingredients, each recipe promises an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you seek a classic pork chili verde that pays homage to its Mexican roots or a vegetarian adaptation that bursts with the goodness of jackfruit, our culinary guide has something for every palate.

As you delve into the intricacies of chili verde, you'll encounter a treasure trove of flavors and textures that make this dish so captivating. Savor the tender pork that falls apart at the touch of a fork, infused with the tangy brightness of green tomatillos and the warmth of roasted chiles. Dive into a world of spices, where cumin, oregano, and chili powder dance together in perfect harmony, creating a symphony of flavors that awakens the senses.

From the traditional presentation in flavorful clay pots to creative twists served in modern bowls, chili verde is a dish that transcends time and culinary boundaries. Whether you enjoy it as a hearty main course, a flavorful filling for tacos or burritos, or as a dip for tortilla chips, each bite promises a journey through the rich tapestry of Mexican cuisine.

Ready your taste buds for an extraordinary culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to chili verde. Let your kitchen become a haven of aromatic delights as you explore the diverse flavors and textures that make this stew a celebration of Mexican culinary heritage.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHILE VERDE PORK



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This authentic pork chile verde recipe will rival any you find in a Mexican restaurant! Tender pieces of pork slow cooked with a fantastic homemade green chile sauce (salsa verde). Serve this delicious stew alongside warm tortillas, rice and beans.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds pork loin or pork shoulder (, trimmed of fat and cut into 1'' pieces)
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons oil ((vegetable or canola oil))
1 large yellow onion (, chopped)
3 cloves garlic (, minced)
1/2 Tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 Tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 fresh poblano chiles (, seeded and sliced in half)
2 fresh jalapeño peppers (, seeded and sliced in half (*see note))
1.5 pounds fresh tomatillos (, husks removed)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro (, coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • Season pork pieces on all sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a large stock pot over high heat. Add oil. Once hot, sear the pork pieces until browned on all sides.
  • Remove the pork from the pot. Add a little additional oil to pan, if needed.
  • Add onion and saute until tender. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Stir in the cumin and oregano. Return pork to the pot and add the chicken broth.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 2-4 hours.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce.
  • Place rack on second to top level of oven and turn the oven to high broil.
  • Lightly spray a jelly roll pan with cooking oil. Wash the poblano peppers, jalapeños and tomatillos.
  • Slice the tomatillo and both types of peppers in half, and remove stems. Seed the peppers and remove the white veins inside if if you do not want the chile verde to be very spicy. (See my note below about spice level). Do not seed the tomatillos.
  • Place the poblano peppers, jalapeño and tomatillos on baking sheets cut side down. Broil for about 7-10 minutes or until browned.
  • Immediately place peppers in a plastic bag and tie the bag. Allow them to steam for 5 minutes, and then peel off their outer layer of skin. (It should come off easily)
  • Add the peppers, tomatillos and cilantro to a blender and puree.
  • Add mixture to the pot with the pork and cook everything together for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve with tortillas, and a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 301 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

NEW MEXICO CHILE VERDE (GREEN CHILI)



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New Mexico Chile Verde (Green Chili) - This New Mexico Chile Verde AKA Green Chili recipe is savory and bold with tomatillos and poblano peppers, and is perfect for spicy chili lovers!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup oil
4 pounds pork butt, (trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes)
2 large onions, (peeled and chopped)
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon oregano
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 Hatch peppers, (chopped (or Anaheims) )
2 Poblano peppers, (chopped)
1-2 jalapeno peppers, (seeded and diced)
1 pound tomatillos ((peeled and cleaned), chopped)
2 bay leaves
1 bunch cilantro ((large), chopped)
3 tablespoons masa ((corn flour))
4 cups water (or chicken stock)
1 tablespoon salt, (divided)
Lime wedges (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork and 2 teaspoons of salt. Brown the pork on all sides, stirring regularly. Remove the pork from the pot and pour out all rendered fat, saving about 1 tablespoon.
  • Add the onions, remaining salt, cumin, coriander, and oregano to the pot. Sauté for 3-5 minutes. Then add the garlic and peppers. Sauté another 3-5 minutes. Add the chopped tomatillos, bay leaves, and cilantro. Toss the pork with the masa and add back to the pot. Stir well.
  • Finally add the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3 hours, or until the pork is falling apart, stirring occasionally.
  • Take 2 forks and break the pork up even more. Salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 626 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 63 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Sodium 1657 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 8 g

AUTHENTIC RESTAURANT CHILI VERDE



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When I told my daughter that I had joined "Just A Pinch", she told me that I really needed to submit my Chili Verde recipe, which I obtained (through much persuasion) from a small Mexican restaurant in my home town. Most chili verde recipes call for tomatillos; this one doesn't use them, it uses long green chilis and jalapenos. I...

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Pork

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 and 1/2 1 and 1/2 to 2 lbs long green chili peppers (aneheim)
4 jalapeno peppers (more or less, depending on hotness)
2 - 4 clove garlic, minced
cumin seed, or ground cumin - a few sprinkles to taste
1 small onion, sliced (optional)
3 - 4 lb pork roast, marbled with fat

Steps:

  • 1. Cut aneheim chilis into 2-inch pieces; cut jalepenos into thin slices. Put into large pot; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Add cumin seed (about 1 teaspoon). Turn down to a simmer; let simmer for about 1/2 hour - to take "green taste" out of chilis.
  • 2. Meanwhile, chop onion and garlic. Cut pork into bite-sized pieces - do not remove the fat; it really adds to the flavor!
  • 3. Brown pork in batches in oil or lard in skillet. In last batch, add onion and garlic, to lightly brown. Do not drain off the grease - I didn't say this was particularly healthy - just good!
  • 4. Remove peppers from water with slotted spoon; try to include as much cumin seed as possible. Save cooking water.
  • 5. Process peppers in a blender until liquified; add a bit of cooking water if needed to thin sauce - although do keep in mind that the sauce will thin while cooking with pork.
  • 6. Put browned pork back in skillet (or large pot) along with the garlic and onions. Stir in the chili sauce. Bring to a boil; then turn down to a slow simmer. Cook at a slow simmer (barely breaking bubbles) for 2 to 3 hours, or until tender.
  • 7. If desired, serve with flour tortillas, Mexican rice and refried beans. Makes great chili verde burritos!

GREEN CHILE AND TOMATILLO PORK STEW



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This is a very versatile dish; it can be cooked in advance, in the oven or in a slow cooker. If you use a slow cooker, brown pork on stovetop first then transfer to slow cooker with the onion-pepper puree and seasonings. Allow 8-10 hours cook time, until pork is tender and falling apart.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 tomatillos, husked and quartered
3 jalapenos, split lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed if you don't want a lot of heat
2 cups chicken stock, plus more if needed
3 tablespoons grape seed oil
1 pork shoulder, picnic or fresh ham 3-5 lbs (depending how many you want to feed or how much you want to have left over)
3 medium white onions peeled and quartered
4 garlic cloves, peeled
3 tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch fresh cilantro, divided into small sprigs
1 cup toasted and salted pepitas
1 block queso fresco, crumbled
1 bottle hot sauce
Corn Tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Combine tomatillos, jalapenos, and 1/4 cup of chicken stock in a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the tomatillo begins to break down and get soft. Remove from heat.
  • Heat a large, oven-safe Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add grape seed oil. Add pork to hot pan and brown well on all sides. Remove pork from pan and pour off most of the oil and fat. Reserve some fat in pan.
  • Add tomatillo, jalapeno, onion, and garlic to food processor and puree until smooth. Return pork pan to medium heat and add puree to the reserved fat in pan. Add cumin and salt, and heat through.
  • Add the rest of chicken stock into pot with puree and stir to combine.
  • Nestle pork back into the pot of puree and stock. The pork should be covered about 3/4 of the way. Add more stock if needed. Cover and put in preheated oven for about 3-4 hours, until pork is tender and falling apart. Turn the pork at least once halfway through the cook time. Using two forks, shred the pork a bit and mix it through the sauce to get the flavor incorporated into all the pork. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve pork stew right out of the pot and top with garnishes (cilantro, queso fresco, pepitas, and hot sauce). Serve heated corn tortillas on the side for dipping and scooping.

CHILE VERDE STEW WITH PORK AND TOMATILLOS



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This chile verde pork stew uses spicy peppers and fresh tomatillos for delicious flavor and texture.

Provided by Sharky

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 ½ pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
½ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
¾ pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed and halved
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium onion, chopped
2 cups chicken broth
½ tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 bay leaf
½ pound serrano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
½ pound green chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
⅛ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Dust pork cubes in flour and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork in the hot oil, about 5 minutes. Set aside. Place tomatillos and garlic cloves into a baking pan.
  • Broil tomatillos and garlic in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Turn off the broiler and let rest in the oven for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Mince roasted garlic.
  • Heat remaining tablespoon oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add browned pork, chicken broth, minced garlic, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf; reduce heat to low and let simmer.
  • Mix roasted tomatillos, serrano peppers, green chile peppers, and jalapeno pepper together in a bowl. Add to the pot. Continue to simmer over low heat until pork is tender and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a cube reads at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C), about 20 minutes. Stir in cilantro and remove bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.6 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33.9 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 385.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

AUTHENTIC CHILI VERDE (PORK AND GREEN TOMATILLO STEW)



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This is a wonderful Mexican dish of pork simmered in tomatillos and chiles, Makes a great borrito with spanish rice and refried beans.

Provided by Johnney

Categories     Stew

Time 2h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 lbs cubed pork stew meat
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sea salt
fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 1/2 quarts chicken broth
8 fresh poblano chiles, seeded and chopped
4 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped
3 lbs fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 cup cilantro leaf, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot over high heat sear the pork in the vegetable oil until browned.
  • Remove the pork from the pot, reserve 3 tablespoons oil in the pan.
  • Saute the chopped onion and garlic seasoned with salt and pepper in the reserved oil until onions are tender.
  • Add the cumin, then stir in pork and chicken stock.
  • Simmer for 1/2 hour.
  • Add in poblanos, jalapenos and bell peppers.
  • Puree the tomatillos and cilantro in a blender, and add them to the pot.
  • Cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve with Mexican/Spanish rice and refried beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 1092.9, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5, Protein 32.8

GREEN PORK CHILI



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Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 red onions, chopped
1 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, and halved
3 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and halved
2 garlic cloves
4 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
5 cups chicken stock
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Salt
Pepper
10 flour tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the onions, tomatillos, jalapenos, and garlic with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and spread on a baking sheet. Roast until soft and starting to brown, about 20 to 30 minutes, stirring twice during roasting.
  • Meanwhile, in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil and heat. Brown the pork, in batches, until well-browned. When browned, add all of the pork back to the pan and cover with chicken stock. Add the roasted vegetables, cover the pan and place in the oven. Cook until the pork is very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • While pork is cooking, place the cilantro in a food processor. Add 2 tablespoons of water and puree. Remove the pork from the oven and stir in the cilantro puree. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve with warm flour tortillas.

PORK STEW IN GREEN SALSA (GUISADO DE PUERCO CON TOMATILLOS)



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My Mexican husband was shocked at how authentic this recipe was to his mom's and grandmother's recipe. This is a delicious, not too spicy, authentic Mexican pork stew that is easy to make and a recipe that everyone in your family will enjoy. Serve with Spanish rice and warm tortillas.

Provided by PLATO712

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Pork

Time 1h50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (3 pound) boneless pork shoulder roast, trimmed of excess fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil, or more if needed
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chopped fresh tomatillos
1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons dried marjoram
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup water
1 pinch salt, or to taste
2 tablespoons sour cream, divided
6 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • Stir together the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and cumin in a large bowl. Place the cubed pork into the mixture, and stir well to coat the meat with the seasonings.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. Working in batches if necessary, place the meat into the hot pan in a single layer. Pan-fry the pork until brown on all sides, about 15 minutes. Remove the pork to a bowl, and cover to keep warm.
  • Cook and stir the onion in the hot pan over medium heat, adding more olive oil if necessary, until the onion is translucent and beginning to brown, about 7 minutes. Return the meat to the pan and stir in the garlic, tomatillos, chiles, marjoram, chopped cilantro, and water. Check seasoning and add 1 pinch of salt to taste, if needed. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, about 1 hour. Skim excess fat off the stew before serving in bowls, garnished with a dollop of sour cream and a cilantro sprig on each bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 87.5 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 839.2 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • To make the most flavorful chili verde, use a variety of fresh and roasted chiles. This will give the stew a complex and well-rounded flavor.
  • If you don't have access to fresh tomatillos, you can use canned tomatillos instead. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
  • Slow-cooking the chili verde allows the flavors to meld and develop. You can cook it in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours or in a Dutch oven over low heat for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve chili verde with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cilantro, and avocado. You can also serve it with rice or tortillas.

Conclusion:

Chili verde is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up leftover pork and vegetables, and it can be easily customized to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it mild or spicy, chunky or smooth, there is a chili verde recipe out there that is perfect for you.

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