AUTHENTIC CHILI VERDE (PORK AND GREEN TOMATILLO STEW)

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This is a wonderful Mexican dish of pork simmered in tomatillos and chiles, Makes a great borrito with spanish rice and refried beans.

Provided by Johnney

Categories     Stew

Time 2h

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot over high heat sear the pork in the vegetable oil until browned.
  • Remove the pork from the pot, reserve 3 tablespoons oil in the pan.
  • Saute the chopped onion and garlic seasoned with salt and pepper in the reserved oil until onions are tender.
  • Add the cumin, then stir in pork and chicken stock.
  • Simmer for 1/2 hour.
  • Add in poblanos, jalapenos and bell peppers.
  • Puree the tomatillos and cilantro in a blender, and add them to the pot.
  • Cook for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Serve with Mexican/Spanish rice and refried beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 85.8, Sodium 1092.9, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5, Protein 32.8

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