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Green Chili Con Carne

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This Green Chili Con Carne offers a vibrant, tangy alternative to traditional red chili, featuring tender cubes of boneless pork loin simmered with fresh green peppers, garlic, and a blend of cumin and cloves. The dish is enriched with dry white wine and chopped green chilies, creating a savory sauce that balances heat with herbal freshness. Its a hearty, protein-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners or gathering with friends. The combination of spices and slow cooking ensures deep flavor development, making it a satisfying comfort food option. Serve it alongside cumin rice for a complete, authentic Mexican-inspired experience that warms the soul.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 505.2
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This Green Chili Con Carne offers a vibrant, tangy alternative to traditional red chili, featuring tender cubes of boneless pork loin simmered with fresh green peppers, garlic, and a blend of cumin and cloves. The dish is enriched with dry white wine and chopped green chilies, creating a savory sauce that balances heat with herbal freshness. Its a hearty, protein-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners or gathering with friends. The combination of spices and slow cooking ensures deep flavor development, making it a satisfying comfort food option. Serve it alongside cumin rice for a complete, authentic Mexican-inspired experience that warms the soul.
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 pound Boneless pork loin
  • 3 tablespoon Safflower oil
  • 2 1/2 cup Cored, seeded green peppers
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
  • 3 cup Drained, canned mexican Green tomatoes, or Peeled, seeded and chopped Ripe tomatoes
  • 6 oz Can chopped green chilies
  • 2 tablespoon Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh chopped coriander
  • 1 cup Dry white wine
Directions
  1. 1
    Cut the boneless pork loin into 1-inch cubes.
  2. 2
    Heat the safflower oil in a pressure cooker over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Add about one-third of the meat cubes and cook, stirring, until nicely browned.
  4. 4
    Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned cubes to a platter.
  5. 5
    Repeat the process with the remaining meat in two more batches, transferring each batch to the platter after browning.
  6. 6
    Add the green peppers to the fat remaining in the cooker and cook until wilted.
  7. 7
    Add the minced garlic and cook for about 5 seconds, stirring constantly.
  8. 8
    Return all the meat cubes to the cooker.
  9. 9
    Add the green tomatoes (or ripe tomatoes), chopped green chilies, cumin, ground cloves, coriander, and dry white wine. Mix well.
  10. 10
    Cover with the lid and add the pressure regulator.
  11. 11
    Cook under pressure for 20 minutes.
  12. 12
    Remove the lid according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  13. 13
    Cook down, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the sauce is reduced slightly.
  14. 14
    Serve hot with cumin rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 505.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21.2g33%
Saturated Fat 5.1g26%
Cholesterol 204.3mg69%
Sodium 175.9mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 73.8g148%

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

Note

If you do not have a pressure cooker, you can simmer this dish in a large heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid. Increase the simmering time to approximately 45-60 minutes until the pork is tender.

For the rice accompaniment, cook rice with a pinch of cumin and a little extra salt for a complementary flavor profile.

You can substitute the dry white wine with chicken broth or vegetable stock if you prefer to avoid alcohol, though the wine adds a distinct acidity that brightens the dish.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors often deepen after a night in the fridge.

Keywords: green chili, pork loin, mexican, cumin, garlic, white wine, pressure cooker, green peppers, savory, dinner, comfort food, spicy, herbs, cloves, coriander
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