Best 10 Easy Chili Verde Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure with our guide to creating the perfect easy chili verde. This flavorful and versatile dish has its roots in traditional Mexican cuisine, yet its simplicity and adaptability make it a global favorite. With its vibrant green sauce, tender pork, and an array of aromatic spices, chili verde is a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our step-by-step guide will lead you to chili verde success.

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CHILI VERDE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 1 gallon

Number Of Ingredients 16

Olive oil
5 cups diced onion
1/2 cup chopped garlic
1/3 cup chopped serrano peppers
1/3 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
5 pounds cubed pork shoulder
1 quart chicken broth
15 to 20 Anaheim peppers
12 to 15 tomatillos
3 tablespoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup corn flour

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1/2 cup of olive oil. Stir in the onion, garlic, serrano and jalapeno peppers and cook until soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Place the pork shoulder in a large heavy bottomed pot, coated with oil, over medium heat and sear until well browned on all sides. Deglaze with the chicken broth, and then add sauteed onions and peppers. Turn heat to low, cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place the Anaheim peppers on a sheet pan.
  • Peel the outer paper skins off the tomatillos, then coat with olive oil and place on another sheet pan. Place both pans in the preheated oven and roast until the peppers are nicely charred and the tomatillos are soft, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove pans from the oven and place the peppers in a plastic bag to let them steam for 5 minutes.
  • Peel and seed peppers, and then puree them with the tomatillos in a food processor. Add the puree to the pork mixture, stir, and then let simmer on low heat.
  • Combine the garlic powder, black pepper, ground cumin, Mexican oregano, ground coriander and salt in a small bowl, then add to pork mixture and stir well.
  • In a small saute pan, mix 1/2 cup olive oil with the corn flour, stirring over low heat for 2 minutes to make a masa roux.
  • Let the chili mixture simmer for approximately 1 1/2 to 2 hours on medium-low heat, or until pork is nice and tender. Then stir in masa roux and simmer for 10 more minutes.

EASY CHILE VERDE



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If you order a bowl of authentic Mexican chile verde in the Southwest, you'll find hunks of juicy, tender pork shoulder that have been braised for hours in a tart tomatillo-chile sauce. While the original is worthy of a special weekend project, we wanted a recipe that we could make on any lazy Sunday and still be delicious. By using storebought ingredients that bring maximum flavor with the minimal amount of fuss, we created a hearty and warming chile verde that is practically hands-off. In a rush? Try the pressure-cooker version of this recipe, instead.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 1/4 pounds pork shoulder, cut into thirds
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 can (7 ounces) diced green chiles, such as Goya
1 jar (15 ounces) medium green salsa, such as Xochitl (1 3/4 cups)
Tortilla chips, cilantro, sour cream, cotija cheese, and sliced radishes, serrano or jalapeño chiles, and avocado, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Season pork with salt and pepper. Heat a medium Dutch oven (6 to 8 quarts) over medium-high. Swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Working in batches, brown pork all over, 16 to 20 minutes total (adding remaining oil when needed). Let pork cool slightly, then cut into 1-inch chunks.
  • Return Dutch oven to medium-high heat. Add onion, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Return pork to Dutch oven along with canned chiles, salsa, and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to oven. Roast until pork is very tender, about 2 1/2 hours.
  • Let stand 10 minutes; skim fat with a spoon and serve with various accompaniments on the side.

CHILI VERDE



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This is a 'brown sauce' that I have had over chimichangas in Mexican restaurants, and is one of my favorites. When I found I could make it at home, it has become a regular. May be served as soup or over chimis. Top with sour cream and shredded cheese. Enjoy.

Provided by SASSYLUCKYL

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 8h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic pepper
3 pounds pork picnic roast
1 large onion, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
2 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained
3 (7 ounce) cans green salsa
2 (15.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans, drained

Steps:

  • Pour half of the Worcestershire sauce into the pan of a slow cooker, and half of the garlic pepper. Place the roast in the pan, and sprinkle remaining Worcestershire sauce and garlic pepper over the top. Add the onions, and chilies, and pour in the chicken broth. Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • When the roast is tender enough to pull apart with a fork, add the green salsa, and the beans, if desired. Continue cooking until heated through. Serve as soup or over chimichangas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 81.3 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 764.2 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

EASY CHILI VERDE



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I love chili verde. I order it whenever I can at restaurants, and figured out how to make an easy, tasty version at home. People have the option to eat the chili verde with a fork or in tortillas with a variety of toppings such as cheese, cilantro, minced onions or lime wedges. There are never leftovers at my house. -Julie Rowland, Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 boneless pork shoulder roast (4 to 5 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
3 cans (10 ounces each) green enchilada sauce
1 cup salsa verde
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice
Sour cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine pork, enchilada sauce, salsa verde, green chiles and salt. Cook, covered, on low until pork is tender, 5-6 hours. Serve with rice. If desired, top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 27g protein.

AWESOMELY EASY CHILE VERDE



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I love Chile Verde recipes and a good friend of mine used to make a variation of this recipe in college. I tried to doctor it up and give it a better taste profile and think I accomplished it. I made this for my boyfriend and I, four days ago and we've been eating it slowly, as it's so delicious we don't want it to be over! Hope you enjoy it as much as we have been :)

Provided by Chez Shonna

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons oil
1 lb pork roast
1 medium yellow onion
1 celery rib
16 ounces herdez salsa verde
8 ounces of la victoria diced green chilies
8 ounces el pato hot sauce
1 lime
1 teaspoon cumin
celery salt

Steps:

  • Cut your pork roast into bite-sized cubes while your oil is heating in a large saute pan.
  • While the pork is browning, dice your celery and onion.
  • Once the pork is browned, add in the onion and celery.
  • After your onion, celery and pork have cooked down a bit, add in the salsa verde, diced green chiles and El Pato (I use the jalapeno version for this recipe. It's the one that comes in the green can). Add as much of this as you'd like,but take heed that it's warmer than the other salsas.
  • Stir together and let simmer.
  • Juice the lime into the mix, season with the celery salt, add the cumin and mix.
  • I love to serve this with sour cream, diced cilantro and shaved cabbage (red or green works great). It also goes well with these tortillas:http://www.recipezaar.com/65491.
  • YUMMY! Delicious left overs for a few days too :).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.7, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 71.4, Sodium 2921.4, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 27.8

SPEEDY CHILI VERDE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups long-grain rice
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons salted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 large poblano chiles, diced
1 large onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced small
2 pounds spicy Italian sausage
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Two 15-ounce cans green enchilada sauce
One 16-ounce jar salsa verde
One 4-ounce can diced green chiles
1 lime, juiced
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup thinly sliced radish
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Hot sauce, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the rice according to the package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. When the oil is hot and the butter has melted, add the garlic, poblanos, onions and jalapenos, then stir to combine. Add the sausage meat and season with the salt and pepper. Cook the sausage, crumbling it as you go, until browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the enchilada sauce, salsa verde and green chiles with their liquid. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, to thicken and develop the flavors. Stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve alongside the rice and garnish with the sour cream, radish, cilantro and hot sauce.

EASY CHILI VERDE



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My DH taught me to make this, over time, I've changed it slightly. But really it's such a simple flavorful dish, it doesn't need much tweaking. This probably makes enough for at least 10 burritos. Another thing about this recipe is, it reminds me of a green chili stew they used to serve at a place in Dallas called Panchos. It was a mexican buffet, and most of their food I didn't care for, but I loved that stew. If you add potatoes to this recipe the result it pretty close to that stew. But, mostly we just make this version, to use for green chili burros.

Provided by lindieb

Categories     Meat

Time 31m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs lean pork loin roast or 2 lbs any other lean pork roast
4 (6 ounce) cans diced green chilies, do not drain
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, do not drain
1 medium onion, diced
1 (6 ounce) can diced jalapenos, do not drain (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can refried beans, heated
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, Sharp, mild, jack, your preference
cilantro leaf (optional)
flour tortilla
ground cumin
chili powder
salt

Steps:

  • Cut pork in 1/2 inch cubes and braise in preheated dutch oven. (no need to add oil). (if you are using onion add at this point and cook til translucent). Salt. And generous amounts of ground cumin, and a dash or two of chili powder Add all canned items - do not drain. Bring to a slow boil, then simmer, covered at least 1 hour (til pork is tender).
  • To serve:.
  • Make burritos.
  • Good with refried rice, guacamole etc. Can be covered with queso, or verde sauce if desired. I usually cover mine with salsa, depending on what type we have on hand.
  • PS: Best make one burrito and serve, then make one for the next person. If you make a platter full of burritos, they are apt to get soggy. Or you can put all ingredients on the table, and let everyone make their own.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 125.6, Sodium 1610.8, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 7.2, Protein 43.9

SLOW COOKER CHILE VERDE



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Chile Verde the easy way. A delightful blend of Mexican favorites without all of the hard work.

Provided by falconemomma

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cubed
5 (7 ounce) cans green salsa
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant. Add the cubed pork, and cook until browned on the outside. Transfer the pork, onions, and garlic to a slow cooker, and stir in the green salsa, jalapeno peppers, and tomatoes.
  • Cover, and cook on High for 3 hours. Reduce the setting to Low, and cook for 4 to 5 more hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 765.2 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CHILI VERDE



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This chile verde recipe is one of my family's favorites. We enjoy it any time of year, but it's especially good on a cool and rainy day. —Sherrie Scettrini, Salinas, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds boneless pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1/2 to 1 cup salsa verde
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
Flour tortillas, warmed
Minced fresh cilantro, opitonal

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound of pork; cook and stir until lightly browned. Remove and set aside. Repeat with remaining meat, adding more oil as needed. Return all of the meat to Dutch oven. , Sprinkle flour over meat; mix well. Add the chiles, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic, cilantro, salsa verde and broth. Cover and simmer until pork is tender and chili reaches desired consistency, about 1-1/2 hours. Serve with tortillas. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled chili in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 48g protein.

CHILI VERDE



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Store-bought green salsa makes a bright flavor base for this stew.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 pounds pork shoulder, excess fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and pepper
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 cup green tomatillo salsa
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Season pork with salt and pepper. In a large Dutch oven or other heavy-bottomed pot, add pork, onion, salsa, and broth. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until pork pulls apart easily, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Skim fat off top. Season with salt and pepper. Top with cilantro and limes to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 g, Fat 14 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right type of pork: Pork shoulder (also known as pork butt) is the best cut of meat for chili verde because it is flavorful and tender when cooked slowly. Other cuts of pork, such as pork loin or tenderloin, can also be used, but they will not be as flavorful.
  • Brown the pork before simmering: Browning the pork before simmering helps to develop its flavor and create a richer sauce. Be sure to brown the pork in batches so that it does not overcrowd the pan and steam instead of brown.
  • Use a variety of chiles: Chili verde is traditionally made with a combination of green chiles, such as Anaheim, poblano, and serrano chiles. However, you can use any type of chile that you like, such as jalapeños or habaneros. Just be sure to adjust the amount of chiles you use depending on your desired level of spiciness.
  • Add tomatillos: Tomatillos add a bright, acidic flavor to chili verde. They can be roasted or grilled before adding them to the pot, which will help to enhance their flavor.
  • Simmer the chili verde for at least 2 hours: Simmering the chili verde for at least 2 hours allows the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the chili, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Chili verde can be served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and avocado. You can also serve it over rice or with tortillas.

Conclusion:

Chili verde is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great meal for a party or potluck, and it can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. With its bold flavors and endless possibilities for customization, chili verde is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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