Chile Verde II Recipe
Add a photo
1 of 4 Photos

Chile Verde II

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (159)

6,283 Saves

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail La Paloma Suprema
Beer Beer
Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr 15 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs

Servings  (Help)

Calculate

 

Original Recipe Yield 20 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 pounds cubed pork stew meat
  • 1/4 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 1/2 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 357 | Total Fat: 23.8g | Cholesterol: 81mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

ADVERTISEMENT
reviews custom versions menus people who saved this
 

 view all reviews »  

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2008 by Debra   view full review
This was the first time I made this. I read through the reviews and took advantage of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Crystal S Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The closest chile verde recipe I have found outside a restaurant. It was watery and a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 8, 2005 by MOTHEROF4BIGEATERS   view full review
I loved this recipe. I am mexican and usually do my own chile verde but wanted to see how...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This was a new experience for me! I have never even tasted Chile Verde before, let alone make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2003 by Esmee Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Delicious recipe for Chile Verde. The tomatillos do a great job of thicking it up towards the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2005 by Bob McD   view full review
I was begging for it when I made this--this is a family treasure at the in-laws and this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 5, 2006 by DCMHRM   view full review
This was excellent. As previous reviewers mentioned, the chicken stock called for was way too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 9, 2006 by trizydlux   view full review
I tried this one with only minor modifications. I didnt have quite enough poblanos so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2003 by TOELESSINCA   view full review
My husband loves chile verde. We have a local restaurant that serves his favorite of all...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by Java_Girl   view full review
This was delicious! The flavor was just right and it was mild enough for my kids to eat. I...

profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
profile image
By:  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
What’s Changed: 
 Sample
: 
  • Meals
  • Recipes
  • Tags Menu Tags
profile image
  Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  | ,
Saved on
Recipe BoxRecipe Box | ProfileProfile | ReviewsReviews
 
Recipe Box
Menus
Shopping Lists

recipe box See something worth saving?
Register now to save all your favorites in your Recipe Box.

Sign up for FREE Now!

ADVERTISEMENT

Related Videos

Play Video Play Video
Chicken Chile Verde

Watch Chef John cook a simple but scrumptious chicken in tomatillo sauce.

Play Video Play Video
Choosing Chile Peppers

See how to pick a proper pepper, how size corresponds to heat, and more!

More How-To and Recipe Videos »

Related Menus

Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Try Menu Planner | View Sample Menus »

Recently Viewed Recipes

Quick Links: Recipe Box | Shopping List | More »

Top Searches

 
Select Your Version:  Argentina  |  Australia & New Zealand  |  Brazil  |  Canada  |  China  |  France  |  Germany  |  India  |  Japan  |  Korea  |  Mexico  |  Netherlands  |  Poland

Quebec  |  Russia  |  SE Asia  |  United Kingdom & Ireland  |  United States