Best 9 Quick Delicious Pork Chile Verde Recipes

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Pork Chile Verde is a vibrant and flavorful Mexican stew made with tender chunks of pork simmered in a savory tomatillo-based sauce. The combination of tangy tomatillos, spicy green chiles, and aromatic Mexican spices creates a complex and delicious broth that perfectly complements the richness of the pork. This hearty and comforting dish is often served with rice, beans, or tortillas and is a popular choice for special occasions and family gatherings.

In this article, you'll find two delightful recipes for Pork Chile Verde:

1. **Classic Pork Chile Verde:** This traditional recipe uses fresh tomatillos, roasted poblano peppers, and a blend of spices to create an authentic and flavorful sauce. The pork is braised in the sauce until fall-apart tender, resulting in a dish that is both hearty and satisfying.

2. **Easy Pork Chile Verde:** This simplified version of Pork Chile Verde is perfect for busy weeknights. It uses canned tomatillos and a pre-made enchilada sauce to streamline the cooking process without compromising on taste. The result is a quick and easy meal that is sure to please the whole family.

Both recipes include step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and helpful tips to ensure your Pork Chile Verde turns out perfectly. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delicious and authentic Mexican dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

QUICK AND EASY HOMEMADE CHILE VERDE BURRITOS



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Boneless pork loins create a fast and easy option for easy chile verde thanks to a store-bought sauce sauced with jalapeño salsa, garlic, and thinly sliced onions.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 1/2 pounds pork loin sirloin or boneless pork chops
2 tablespoons garlic salt
2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8-10 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 large white onion (, sliced thinly)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 cups water
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 16- ounce jars of tomatillo salsa verde
1 7- ounce can jalapeño salsa
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 cups roasted Hatch chiles (, chopped, or 1 cup Hatch chiles and 1 cup mild green chiles, chopped if you prefer less heat)
Flour tortillas
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream, diced onion, lettuce, and avocado for serving

Steps:

  • Cut the pork into 1/2-inch cubes and season with the garlic salt, black pepper, kosher salt, cumin, and chili powder. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat with half of the vegetable oil. Cook half of the pork until browned, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the rest of the vegetable oil and cook the remaining pork. Add the garlic and sliced onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add to the bowl with the first batch of pork. Add 5 cups of water to the Dutch oven, bring to a boil, and stir to deglaze all of the bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the remaining 1 cup water and the flour to a jar fitted with a lid, shake vigorously until combined, and add to the Dutch oven. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the mixture thickens. Add the salsa verde, jalapeño salsa, tomato paste, onion, and chiles with the reserved pork and its juices. Bring to a boil then reduce to a bubbling simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes and up to 1 hour for flavors to deepen even more.
  • To assemble the burritos, lay out the tortillas and fill the lower 1/3 of the tortilla with 1/2 to 3/4 cup pork and sauce, top with cheese and fold. Place in a baking dish and repeat with the additional burritos. Pour more sauce over the burritos, top with shredded cheese and broil in the oven or toaster oven until the cheese melts. Garnish with sour cream, onion, lettuce and tomatoes if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 2693 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

QUICK & DELICIOUS PORK CHILE VERDE



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This is a quick version of chile verde, but it doesn't skimp on any of the flavor. I make it with white rice and salad, with warm tortillas on the side. But it's great as a filling for burritos too!!!

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 lb boneless pork chops or 1 lb pork tenderloin, cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon cornmeal, to taste
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup chopped green onion
1 cup canned chicken broth, to taste
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy medium saucepan over high.
  • heat.
  • Add pork, saute until just golden, about.
  • 2-4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Sprinkle.
  • cornmeal and cumin over pork and stir 1 minute.
  • Add green onions and stir just until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 cup broth and chilies.
  • and simmer until chile thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Thin with additional broth if necessary.
  • Mix.
  • in cilantro.
  • Serve over rice.

LOW & SLOW PORK VERDE



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My family loves this versatile pork dish. We like to have it over a serving of cheesy grits, but it also goes well with rice or potatoes. Leftovers make an excellent starter for white chili. -Val Ruble, Ava, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (3-1/2 to 4 pounds)
1 large onion, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) salsa verde
2 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chiles
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
Hot cooked grits
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • Place pork and onion in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine salsa, chiles, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and cinnamon; pour over meat. Cook, covered, on low 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred pork with two forks. Return pork to slow cooker; heat through. Stir in cilantro. Serve with grits and, if desired, sour cream. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 872mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

EASY CHILI VERDE



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I love chili verde. I order it whenever I can at restaurants, and figured out how to make an easy, tasty version at home. People have the option to eat the chili verde with a fork or in tortillas with a variety of toppings such as cheese, cilantro, minced onions or lime wedges. There are never leftovers at my house. -Julie Rowland, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa verde
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine pork, enchilada sauce, salsa verde, green chiles and salt. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 5-6 hours. Serve with rice. If desired, top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

PORK CHILI VERDE (GREEN PORK CHILI)



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This chili verde was one of the first recipes I ever learned. It comes out great even if you don't brown the meat, but I think doing so always adds extra flavor so I usually do it.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 2h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, or to taste, divided
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 fresh tomatillos
3 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded
1 poblano chile pepper, seeded
6 cloves peeled garlic
½ cup packed cilantro leaves
1 bay leaf
2 ½ cups chicken stock, or as needed
1 ½ pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
freshly ground black pepper
¼ cup sour cream
pickled red onions (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat vegetable oil in a pot over high heat until it's nearly smoking. Add pork shoulder cubes in a single layer. Let sear until brown on one side, 4 to 5 minutes. Mix and turn pieces over and brown on the other side, 4 to 5 minutes. Add onion, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring until onions turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Add oregano, cumin, coriander, and cayenne. Stir and cook until seasonings get fragrant, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low.
  • Remove paper husk from tomatillos and rinse. Cut into quarters. Place in blender with garlic, jalapeno pepper, poblano, cilantro, and chicken broth. Pulse on and off until pieces start to break down. Then blend until mixture has liquefied, about 30 seconds. Stir sauce into the meat mixture. Add 1 teaspoon salt and bay leaf. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low to maintain a slow but steady simmer for about 1 hour. Add potatoes, 1/2 teaspoon salt, black pepper. If mixture has reduced to where potatoes are not immersed, add more broth to cover. Simmer until meat and potatoes are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Garnish individual servings with a dollop of sour cream, some pickled red onions (if desired), and cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.4 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 95.9 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 5.7 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1484.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

PORK CHILE VERDE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pounds pork butt or shoulder, trimmed of fat and cut into 2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Flour for dredging
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 yellow onions
2 green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 Anaheim or Poblano chiles, cut into 1-inch cubes
2-3 jalapenos, seeds removed, and finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
1 1/2 pounds tomatillos, roasted, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons coriander seeds, crushed and soaked in a scant amount of water
2 bay leaves
1 bunch cilantro leaves, cleaned and chopped
4 cups chicken stock

Steps:

  • Season the pork meat generously with salt and pepper, lightly flour. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium high heat and brown pork chunks well in small batches, on all sides. Lift pork out of pan and place in a wide soup pot. Discard fat and place the onions and peppers in the same skillet and sweat over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until limp, about 5 minutes. Add all of the chiles and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook 1-2 minutes more.
  • Add the Sauteed vegetables, chopped tomatillos, dried herbs and cilantro to the meat, cover with the chicken stock and bring up to a boil and reduce to a slight simmer. Cook for 2-3 hours uncovered or until the pork is fork tender.
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with red rice for a delightful contrast.

PORK CHILI VERDE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 16 to 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 pounds lean pork
1/4 cup vegetable oil or lard
2 large yellow onions, chopped
6 large cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon cumin
8 medium poblano chiles, seeded and chopped
4 large jalapenos, seeded and minced
2 large yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped
4 1/2 quarts chicken stock
3 pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped

Steps:

  • Trim off any excess fat from the pork and cut into 2 inch squares. In a large (6 to 8 quart) stock pot, over a high heat, sear the pork in the vegetable oil until golden brown. Remove the pork from the pot and pour off any oil or fat drippings, but leave 2 tablespoons of oil. In the same pot, over a medium heat, add the chopped onion, garlic, salt, and pepper and saute until transparent. Add the cumin, pork, and chicken stock, and cook for 1/2 hour.
  • Add the poblanos, jalapenos, and bell peppers. Puree the tomatillos and cilantro in a blender. Add them to the pot and cook an additional 30 to 45 minutes. Serve with white beans and rice. Garnish with grated sharp white cheddar cheese.

PORK CHILE VERDE WITH RED CHILE SALSA



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Home turf: New Mexico Local flavor: Southwestern-style chili is all about the chiles (with an "e"), as in this pillar of regional cooking, chile verde. The chiles are green and mild (New Mexico's famous hatch chiles are perfect), and the meat is pork. Tangy tomatillos balance the chiles and coat the slow-cooked pork. To up the regional cred, serve it "Christmas" style-with a combo of green and red chiles. Make it a meal: Serve with warm corn tortillas, avocado and spinach salad with honey-lime vinaigrette, and a dark beer like Negra Modelo (Mexico, $8 per six-pack). If you can find it, use dried Mexican oregano in this recipe. It has a smoky flavor that dried Mediterranean oregano doesn't have. Look for it at Latin markets.

Provided by Jeanne Kelley

Categories     Soup/Stew     Pork     Potato     Super Bowl     Dinner     Winter     Family Reunion     Tomatillo     Potluck     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     One-Pot Meal     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups (or more) chicken broth, divided
1 pound tomatillos, husked, rinsed, cut into 1/2-inch wedges, divided
1 bunch green onions, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups (packed) fresh cilantro with tender stems
Olive oil
6 garlic cloves, peeled
1 4- to 4 1/2-pound pork shoulder (Boston butt), trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
3/4 cup diced roasted peeled seeded mild green chiles (such as Hatch or Anaheim)
2 teaspoons dried oregano (preferably Mexican)
1 pound yukon gold potatoes, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes chopped
Fresh cilantro
Red chile salsa
Ingredient info: Look for tomatillos (green, tomato-like fruits with papery husks) at supermarkets and Latin markets.

Steps:

  • Puree 2 cups chicken broth, 1/4 of tomatillos, green onions, cilantro with stems, and garlic in blender. Set salsa verde aside.
  • Brush heavy large pot with oil; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add pork to pot; cook until browned, turning occasionally, about 4 minutes per batch. Using slotted spoon, transfer pork to bowl. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot (add oil if needed). Add onion to pot; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle cumin seeds over; cook until onion is golden and cumin is toasted, about 2 minutes. Add remaining tomatillos; cook until tender and browned in spots, stirring occasionally and reducing heat to medium if browning too quickly, about 8 minutes. Return pork and any juices to pot. Add 2 cups reserved salsa verde, 1 cup broth, chiles, and oregano. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until pork is tender, about 2 hours. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Cool slightly. Chill uncovered until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Bring to simmer before continuing.
  • Add potatoes to pork. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in remaining salsa verde; bring to simmer. Thin with additional broth, if desired. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Divide chile verde among bowls. Top with cilantro and dollop of red chile salsa.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatillos. If you can't find fresh tomatillos, you can substitute canned tomatillos, but be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • If you don't have a blender, you can chop the tomatillos and other vegetables by hand. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they cook evenly.
  • If you like your pork chile verde spicy, add a few chopped jalapeños to the pot. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Serve pork chile verde with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, salsa, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Pork chile verde is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great dish to make ahead of time, as it reheats well. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and satisfying meal, give pork chile verde a try. You won't be disappointed!

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