Chile Verde
Chile Verde is a comforting, flavorful stew that combines tender pork shoulder and roasted green chiles for a rich and satisfying dish. This beloved recipe evokes warm memories of family gatherings and cozy nights in. With its vibrant green hue and an irresistible aroma, Chile Verde is perfect served over rice, tucked into tacos, or enjoyed alone with warm tortillas. Easy to prepare, even novice cooks can create this crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress at any meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
- 4 fresh Anaheim green chiles, roasted and chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and roast the chiles until blistered (about 15 minutes).
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions until translucent (approximately 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cumin; cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cubed pork shoulder; sear on all sides until browned (around 10 minutes).
- Add chopped roasted chiles and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until the pork is fork-tender.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the stew before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg