Colorado Green Chili (Chile Verde)

Paul Orn

Updated on May 11, 2024

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

Directions

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.

Editor's Note:

Please note the differences in ingredient amounts, as well as the adaptation of using an Instant Pot when using the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

323	Calories
19g	Fat
12g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 323
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 68mg	23%
Sodium 888mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g	46%
Vitamin C 39mg	43%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 634mg	13%

* 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.