How to Make Slow Cooker Guisado Verde - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Guisado Verde is a delicious and savory Mexican stew that is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a warm and comforting meal without a lot of effort. This recipe is bursting with flavor thanks to its combination of tender chunks of pork, tangy tomatillos, and aromatic spices.

Guisado Verde translates to "green stew" in English, and as the name suggests, this dish is filled with vibrant green colors from the tomatillos, poblano peppers, and cilantro. It's a fresh...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 (12 ounce) cans tomatillos, drained and chopped
  • 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
  • 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, sliced
  • ½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 quart water
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and brown the pork on all sides. Reserving the juices in the skillet, transfer the pork to a slow cooker.
  • In the skillet with the pork juices over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic about 1 minute. Transfer to the slow cooker, along with skillet juices.
  • Mix the tomatillos, green chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, and cilantro into the slow cooker. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour in 1 quart water, or enough to cover all ingredients. Cover, and cook on High for 6 to 7 hours.
  • Shred the cooked pork with a fork. Spoon the slow cooker mixture into bowls, and top with Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, and fresh cilantro sprigs to serve.
  • Nutrition

    553 cal.

    • Total Fat: 37g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 1346mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 37g
    • Vitamin C: 44mg
    • Calcium: 340mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 891mg