Chile Verde II

Name: Chile Verde II
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 120 min
Ingredients: 6 pounds cubed pork stew meat; 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 2 large yellow onions; 6 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon sea salt; freshly ground pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 4.5 quarts chicken broth; 8 fresh poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped; 4 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped; 3 pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 1 bunch cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

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A delicious Mexican dish of pork simmered in tomatillos and chiles. Serve with white beans and rice. Garnish with grated cheddar cheese.

Recipe by Clare

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

45 mins

Cook Time:

1 hrs 15 mins

Total Time:

2 hrs

Servings:

20

Yield:

20 servings

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Ingredients

6 pounds cubed pork stew meat
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 large yellow onions
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sea salt
freshly ground pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon ground cumin
4 ½ quarts chicken broth
8 fresh poblano chile peppers, seeded and chopped
4 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 yellow bell peppers, seeded and chopped
3 pounds fresh tomatillos, husks removed
1 bunch cilantro leaves, coarsely chopped

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

357	Calories
24g	Fat
8g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 357
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g	31%
Saturated Fat 8g	38%
Cholesterol 82mg	27%
Sodium 325mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 49mg	246%
Calcium 48mg	4%
Iron 5mg	27%
Potassium 809mg	17%

* 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.