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How to Make Colorado Green Chili (Chile Verde) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Colorado Green Chili, also known as Chile Verde, is a slow-cooked stew made with pork, green chiles, and a variety of spices. This traditional dish is a staple in Colorado and New Mexico, where it is often served with warm tortillas or over rice. The combination of tender pork, bold green chiles, and flavorful seasonings makes for a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for those cold winter nights.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ pounds cubed pork stew meat
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups chopped, roasted green chiles
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
  • 1 ½ cups tomatillo salsa
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 pinch ground cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper, then cook in hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 7 minutes. Transfer pork to a plate.
  • Reduce the heat to medium; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Return pork to the pot; stir in chicken broth, green chiles, diced tomatoes with juice, and tomatillo salsa. Season with oregano and ground cloves. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, transfer 2 cups of soup (without any pork pieces) to a blender. Hold down the lid of the blender with a folded kitchen towel, and carefully start the blender, using a few quick pulses to get the soup moving before leaving it on to purée. Purée until smooth, then pour back into the cooking pot. This will create a thicker texture for your chili and will eliminate some of the chunky bits of chiles. Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until pork is very tender, at least 35 minutes more.

    • Nutrition

    323 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 888mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 12g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 634mg

    Categories

    Pork recipes
    Green chiles recipes
    Tomatillos recipes
    Onion recipes
    Garlic recipes