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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 150 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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My DH taught me how to make Chili Verde (one of his favorites), but over time, we both thought the recipe was kinda blah. So I looked up recipes here on Zaar, and in various cookbooks, and the result is what I'm posting. It's sort of a combination of Chili Verde *and* Salsa Verde recipes. If you wanted to have a green chili stew, just cut up a couple of potatoes, and double the tomatoes. Anyway, DH loves this version much better than what we started with, and so do I.... hope you do to :) PS: I used pork tenderloin, because it's boneless, has less fat, and is really easy to work with, and in my area, frequently on sale for a 1.99 a pound. But you can use whatever cut you prefer. Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin |
1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos |
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies |
3 ounces slivered almonds |
1 medium onion, diced |
1 garlic clove (diced or crushed) |
1 cup chicken broth |
cumin |
chili powder |
1 jalapeno (fresh or canned) |
1 tablespoon oil (olive, canola or if you prefer, bacon drippings.) |
12 flour tortillas (we use the huge ones) |
cheese |
sour cream |
whole black beans |
refried guacamole |
mexican rice |
Directions:
1. Place pork loin in freezer for about 30 minutes - this will make it easier to cut. Trim all visible fat, and cut into cubes - about 1 inch or so.
2. Heat oil in dutch oven, and add pork. Cook til all sides are lightly brown. Remove pork with a slotted spoon, onto a plate or small bowl.
3. Add onion to pan and cook until lightly browned and add garlic.
4. While onion is browning, put the almonds in a blender or food processor and pulse until almonds are the consistency of meal (don't go to far or you'll have almond butter). Add tomatillos, 1 can of the green chilis, and the jalapeno. Puree for about 1 minute.
5. When onions and garlic are done, add tomatillo mixture to pan.
6. Season mixture with cumin and chili powder. I probably use about 4 to 5 tablespoons cumin and 1 tablespoon chili powder. It's really just up to you and what you prefer.
7. Return pork to pan, add chicken broth and bring to a slow boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
8. Cook covered for about 1 hour. Uncover and continue cooking until liquid reduces to your preference.
9. Make burritos with the condiments you and your family prefer.
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