chile verde

(1 RATING)
59 Pinches
Macon, GA
Updated on Apr 11, 2012

Chili must be one of America's all-time "comfort foods." Chile verde's mine. When it's "chilly" outside, there's nothing better than a hot bowl of chile verde topped with sour cream and/or extra-sharp cheese and a side of cornbread.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top
yield

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless pork tenderloin (1" cubes)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 4 cups onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed, washed, cut into quarters
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pound anaheim/poblano chilies (1" pieces)
  • 1-2 - jalapenos (optional), seeded and chopped
  • 3 cups hot chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make chile verde

  • Step 1
    Sprinkle pork evenly with salt and pepper. Place flour in zip-top plastic bag, add pork, seal and shake to coat. Shake off any excess.
  • Step 2
    In Dutch oven, over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add pork and sauté 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Remove pork from pot.
  • Step 3
    Add onion, tomatillos, garlic and anaheim or poblano chilies to pan. Sauté 8 minutes or until tender. Add pork, hot chicken broth, cumin and oregano to pot. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until pork is tender, stirring occasionally. When ready to serve, stir in parsley.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Chowders
Category: Other Soups
Category: Pork
Category: Chili
Keyword: #chile
Keyword: #verde
Keyword: #tomatillos
Keyword: #poblano
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Stove Top

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