Chili Verde (Green Chili)
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive or other oil, divided
- 1/2 pound pork, in small (1/2
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon ground cumon
- 1 can green chilies, about 8 oz.
- 8 ounces fresh tomatillos, chopped, or use canned
- 1 cup white wine or water
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, for topping (optional) 
 
Serve this no-bean chili with beans or rice on the side. It's mild, so use salsa to raise the "heat"
level as desired. See the recipe for Tomatillo Salsa for a quick, zesty salsa.
 
Directions

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  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet. Salt and pepper the pork cubes and brown,
    stirring once or twice to turn, for about 5 minutes.
  • Set browned cubes aside, add 1 tablespoon
    oil to the browning pan, add onions to the pan and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 - 4
    minutes. Add the garlic and stir in.
  • Add wine or water and stir to get any browned bits off
    the bottom of the pan.
  • Add oregano, chilies and tomatillos. Mix in and adjust heat to maintain
    a simmer. Cover and cook until pork is tender, about 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning.
  • Sprinkle
    cilantro over, if using. Serve with salsa, warm tortillas and/or beans or rice.


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