Crockpot Chili Verde

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Tender pork slow-cooked in a tangy, spicy tomatillo sauce for a comforting Mexican classic.
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Crockpot Chili Verde

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 7.8

Description

This Crockpot Chili Verde is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chunks of lean pork simmered in a vibrant, tangy sauce made from fresh tomatillos and green chiles. The dish balances bright acidity with earthy spices like cumin, oregano, and sage, creating a complex flavor profile that is both hearty and refreshing. Slow cooking ensures the meat falls apart easily, absorbing every bit of the aromatic broth. It is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, offering a satisfying meal that tastes even better the next day. Serve it with warm flour tortillas, cilantro, and onions for an authentic experience that brings the flavors of home-style Mexican cooking to your table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coarsely chopped onion and green bell pepper, and sauté until softened and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
  3. Season the cubed lean pork with salt and pepper, then add it to the skillet. Brown the pork on all sides until golden, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
  4. Transfer the browned pork and vegetable mixture into the slow cooker.
  5. Add the canned diced green chiles and the fresh or canned tomatillos (husks removed and coarsely chopped) to the slow cooker.
  6. If using fresh jalapeños, dice them and add them to the pot for extra heat, according to your spice preference.
  7. In a small bowl, combine the dried oregano, sage, cumin, and red pepper flakes. Sprinkle this spice mixture evenly over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  8. Pour in the beer to deglaze and add depth to the sauce. Stir everything together gently to combine.
  9. Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours, until the pork is tender and falling apart.
  10. Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the pork from the sauce and place it on a baking sheet.
  11. Place the baking sheet under a preheated broiler for 2-3 minutes to crisp the edges of the pork, watching closely to prevent burning.
  12. Meanwhile, transfer the remaining sauce to a saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes to reduce and thicken it slightly.
  13. Return the crisped pork to the thickened sauce and stir to coat. Serve hot with warm flour tortillas, fresh cilantro, diced onions, and your favorite toppings.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 7.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 1.8g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 0.2g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chili verde, crockpot chili, pork chili, tomatillo sauce, slow cooker mexican, green chili, easy dinner, comfort food, spiced pork, family meal, burrito filling, cumin, oregano, savory, tangy
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