Green Enchilada Pork Chili

Name: Green Enchilada Pork Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 64 ounces
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 pound ground pork; 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, stems removed; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 medium white onion, diced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon sweet paprika; ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 1 (28 ounce) can green enchilada sauce; 1 (7 ounce) can green salsa; 1 quart water; ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; ½ lime, juiced

Rating: 4.7 stars

63 Ratings
50 Reviews
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A delicious, Mexican-inspired green pork chili. When garnished with fresh tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips this is a hearty meal with a tangy and spicy finish.

By Jason N - Home Chef

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

45 mins

total:

1 hr

Servings:

Yield:

64 ounces

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1
In a 4 quart pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Add the jalapenos and saute for 1 minute. Stir in the ground pork and cook until evenly brown. Remove the browned pork and jalapenos from the pot and set aside.

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Step 2
In the same pot used to cook the meat, add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, butter, and onion. Cook for 2 minutes or until the onion starts to soften. Stir in the salt, cumin, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper and cook until the onion is soft. Mix in the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to low. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring for three minutes. Slowly pour the enchilada sauce into the onion mixture, whisking constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Mix in the green salsa and water.
Step 4
Return the cooked pork and jalapenos to the pot. Increase the heat to medium and slowly bring the soup to a boil. When the soup boils, reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Before serving remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

315 calories; protein 12.8g; carbohydrates 15.6g; fat 22.6g; cholesterol 58.8mg; sodium 379.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (50)

Most helpful positive review

DAWNSNYDER1

11/22/2008

I used a pork butt roast that I slow cooked the day before. Retain the drippings and separate the fat. (about 2 cups of broth, may need to add a little water) Instead of green enchilada sauce I used red (I've tried both but red is better) I added a can of rotell tomatoes and a chopped up green pepper. This is the closest thing I have ever found to Bennie's green chili in Denver CO. (I omit the cilantro and lime, but I'm sure it would be good) Read More

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Most helpful critical review

Lynn

12/04/2007

This had a good flavor but was not chili-ish at all. It was like enchilada sauce with a bit of meat in it. We enjoyed it with chips but it needed something else. Too saucy not enough substance. Read More

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63 Ratings

5 star values: 49
4 star values: 9
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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DAWNSNYDER1

11/22/2008

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Brittany Benz

03/04/2007

This is delicious. The only thing I changed was to add some stewed tomatoes and the juice from a whole lime instead of a half. Love this. Read More

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Lynn

12/03/2007

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GA law dawg

01/06/2010

I made this with 2lbs of pork tenderloin that I cooked in the slow cooker all day with 1 can of Dr. Pepper 1 cup f BBQ sauce and 1 cup of beef broth. I cut the pork into cubes and used it in this recipe. The only other changes I made: I used a 10oz can of green enchilada sauce and I used beef broth instead of water at the end. I also used 1 tsp of all the spices instead of the varied amounts the recipe calls for (I tend to eyeball my spices and I like everything HOT so it worked to use more of the peppery spices). In the end I got a beautiful chunky stew. DELISH!:) Read More

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(14)

Anonymous

09/27/2007

Very good and easy. I added shredded pork which I think gave it more texture and a dollop of sour cream prior to serving. Read More

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(13)

Soup Loving Nicole

Allstar

12/11/2009

This had a very good flavor and was easy to make! I addes some potatoes but only because I like my soups chunky. I've done this one with chicken too and it turned out great as well. Read More

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Cindy D.

11/18/2010

Excellent recipe!!! We used a smoked pork butt and served this with chips sour cream and avocado. YUMMY and filling!! Read More

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Marci

10/01/2010

This is the most AWESOME chili I followed the directions exactly and everyone loved it! I did heat up some floured tortillas for dipping! Read More

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(12)

Venessa

10/26/2007

We used this recipe to enter a chili cook off and won people's choice! Defiantly a different type of chili try it if you are bored with the traditional chili recipe. Read More

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Green Enchilada Pork Chili

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 315.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 26 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 10 %

sugars:

fat: 35 %

saturated fat: 42 %

cholesterol: 20 %

vitamin a iu: 15 %

niacin equivalents: 45 %

vitamin b6: 19 %

vitamin c: 25 %

folate: 7 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 9 %

magnesium: 12 %

potassium: 12 %

sodium: 15 %

thiamin: 35 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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DAWNSNYDER1

11/22/2008

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Brittany Benz

03/04/2007

This is delicious. The only thing I changed was to add some stewed tomatoes and the juice from a whole lime instead of a half. Love this.

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(27)

Lynn

12/03/2007

This had a good flavor but was not chili-ish at all. It was like enchilada sauce with a bit of meat in it. We enjoyed it with chips but it needed something else. Too saucy not enough substance.

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(19)

GA law dawg

01/06/2010

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(14)

Anonymous

09/27/2007

Very good and easy. I added shredded pork which I think gave it more texture and a dollop of sour cream prior to serving.

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(13)

Soup Loving Nicole

Allstar

12/11/2009

This had a very good flavor and was easy to make! I addes some potatoes but only because I like my soups chunky. I've done this one with chicken too and it turned out great as well.

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(13)

Cindy D.

11/18/2010

Excellent recipe!!! We used a smoked pork butt and served this with chips sour cream and avocado. YUMMY and filling!!

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(12)

Marci

10/01/2010

This is the most AWESOME chili I followed the directions exactly and everyone loved it! I did heat up some floured tortillas for dipping!

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(12)

Venessa

10/26/2007

We used this recipe to enter a chili cook off and won people's choice! Defiantly a different type of chili try it if you are bored with the traditional chili recipe.

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(11)