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Carne con Chile

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"This is a great authentic Mexican recipe." — Eny

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

20 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 large tomatoes, chopped
7 serrano chile peppers, chopped (wear gloves)
10 fresh chile de arbol peppers, chopped (wear gloves)

5 cloves garlic, divided
salt to taste
2 pounds pork stew meat, coarsely chopped

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Directions

Place the tomatillos, tomatoes, serrano peppers, chile de arbol peppers, and 3 whole garlic cloves into a saucepan over medium-low heat, and cool until the mixture is juicy and the peppers are tender, about 10 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic cloves. Pour the mixture into a blender, and blend until smooth, about 1 minute; set sauce aside. Mince 1 clove of garlic, or amount to taste, and mix into the sauce; season to taste with salt.
Mince 1 more clove of garlic, and place into a skillet with the pork over medium heat. Cook covered until the pork is no longer pink and the juices run clear, stirring often, about 30 minutes. Pour the blended sauce over the meat, and reduce heat to a simmer; cook, stirring often, until the pork is tender, 5 to 10 more minutes.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 1 hr

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Being a native Texan and having the luxury of eating real Mexican cuisine on a regular basis, I have to say that this recipe was a huge disappointment to say the least. My number one favorite entree at a local hole in the wall Cantina is Carne con chili and it's packed with flavor. I hate to knock anyone's recipe as I am not a cook by any means but this dish wasn't even remotely comparable. There is no flavor. It tasted like green tomatoes with an overwhelming amount of heat and I love spicy foods. I guess the only positive thing I can say is that it's likely a good start to a decent sauce but needs much more flavor added.

—sjdenby

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Jun 06, 2011

Excellent recipe! Prepared just as written and it turned out great. Will definately be doing this again soon. Thank you for sharing.

—donandjim

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4 Ratings

May 06, 2013

Not sure what the bad review is all about, because this is a real good recipe! I just made it, and it tastes amazing! You can also change it around, if you want more of a red sauce, by adding more tomatoes and less tomatillos. Also instead of discarding the garlic, I added it to the blender with the rest of ingredients. either way, it's REALLY good and very easy to make! Also if you don't have or can't find chile de arbol, you can use Cayenne peppers :)

—xochitl74

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Nutrition

Calories
614 kcal
31%

Carbohydrates
26.1 g
8%

Cholesterol
136 mg
45%

Fat
35.8 g
55%

Fiber
6.4 g
26%

Protein
48.6 g
97%

Sodium
205 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Carne con Chile

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 614
Calories from Fat: 323

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35.8g 55 %
Saturated Fat 11.9g 60 %
Cholesterol 136mg 45 %
Sodium 205mg 8 %
Potassium 1936mg 54 %
Total Carbohydrates 26.1g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 6.4g 26 %
Protein 48.6g 97 %
** Sugars 9.5g
Vitamin A 263 %
Vitamin C 519 %
Calcium 12 %
Iron 42 %
** Thiamin 24 %
Niacin 117 %
** Vitamin B6 36 %
** Magnesium 27 %
** Folate 30 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.