Crystal’s Chile Verde

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 14
Crystal's Chile Verde Recipe for a Spicy Delight
in Main

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hrs

Ready In

2 hrs 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 -3 lbs pork shoulder or 2 -3 lbs rump steak
4 -5 jalapeno peppers
2 tomatillos
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 large yellow onion , minced
3 tablespoons olive oil or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
salt & pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
487
Sugar
1g
Fat
19g
Chile Verde is a popular dish in Mexican cuisine that typically includes meat, peppers, and spices. Crystal's Chile Verde features tender pork or rump steak seasoned with diced jalapenos and tomatillos, making it an incredibly flavorful meal. The dish can be served with rice, tortillas, cheese and sour cream to create a traditional Mexican meal that is perfect for any family gathering or dinner party.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit
2.With a sharp knife, cut the pork or rump steak cubes into bite-size pieces.
3.Remove the jalapeno stems and chop roughly. Peel and cut the tomatillos into small pieces.
4.In a small dish, combine the minced garlic and onions.
5.Using a large skillet, add oil to heat over medium-high heat.
6.Add the pork or rump steak to the skillet, stirring to cook on all sides until browned.
7.Once browned, transfer cooked pork to an oven-safe dish.
8.Combine the jalapenos, tomatillos, garlic, onions, flour, cumin, salt and pepper to the pan, stirring until well combined. Cook for 5 minutes.
9.Pour the mixture over the pork in the oven-safe dish, mixing all ingredients until well combined.
10.Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 2 hours, ensuring that the meat is cooked through.

PROS

Crystal’s Chile Verde recipe is an explosion of flavor in your mouth.

The combination of pork and jalapenos will leave you wanting more.

This recipe can easily be doubled for a larger crowd.

CONS

A downside of the dish is that it can be quite spicy for those who don’t enjoy hot foods.

Also, the cooking time is lengthy, so this dish requires a bit of planning and patience.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Chile Verde is not the healthiest dish, pork is a good source of protein and the jalapenos and tomatillos provide vitamins A and C.
Jalapenos have also been shown to boost metabolism, aid in weight loss, and have anti-inflammatory properties.

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