I love to make my family’s favorite Mexican dishes at home such as chicken tacos, beef enchiladas and this super flavorful chile verde. Add your favorite toppings and you’ll have a hearty meal that everyone is sure to enjoy.
Whenever I go to my local Mexican restaurant, I have to order the chile verde. That super tender meat in zesty sauce just can’t be beat! You can enjoy chile verde on its own, or use it as a filling for burritos, tacos and enchiladas.
What is chile verde?
Chile verde is a Mexican style stew that’s filled with chunks of tender pork in a sauce made of roasted tomatillos and assorted chiles. The pork is slow cooked in the sauce until tender. This dish originated in Mexico and has become common in America.
How do you make chile verde?
This recipe starts with chunks of pork, which are cooked in a pan until golden brown. While the pork is browning, prepare the sauce by broiling tomatillos, poblano peppers and jalapeno peppers until they’re soft and blackened. Remove the skins from the peppers, then place them in a blender along with the tomatillos, cilantro and chicken broth. Puree the sauce mixture until smooth. Saute onions and garlic, the place the pork, vegetables and sauce all together to simmer. Cover the pot and place it in the oven. Bake the chile verde for 2-3 hours or until the pork is tender. Add fresh cilantro and other toppings, then serve and enjoy.
Tips for the perfect dish
For this dish, you’ll want to use a cut of pork that’s well marbled. Some good options include pork shoulder or boneless pork country ribs. The green sauce can be made up to 2 days before you plan to make the dish. Sometimes I even make a double batch of the sauce and freeze some for later use. This dish is written to be mild on the heat scale. If you prefer a spicier stew, leave some of the ribs and seeds in the jalapenos. Pork stew stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for 2 months. Leftovers make a great filling for burritos or tacos, and can also be spooned over nachos or wrapped inside tortillas to make enchiladas.
Flavor Variations
This chile verde is fabulous as-is, but you can add other ingredients to customize the flavors to your tastes.
Toppings: Serve your meal with an assortment of toppings such as sour cream, sliced radish, avocado, tortilla strips and chopped cilantro. Veggies: Feel free to add some veggies to the dish such as carrots, potatoes or zucchini. Protein: While pork is the traditional choice for chile verde, you could also use beef stew meat or diced chicken thighs.
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Chile Verde Video
