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Chili Verde: A Flavorful Mexican Stew

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Chili Verde is a traditional Mexican stew featuring tender meat simmered in a flavorful green tomatillo-based sauce. It’s a hearty dish that can be served as a stew or used as a filling for tacos, burritos, and more.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

For the Salsa Verde:

  • 2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed and washed
  • 2 poblano peppers, halved and seeded
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 large white onion, cut into wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup loosely packed cilantro

For the Chili:

  • 2 tablespoons oil (or other meat fat)
  • 3 pounds meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin seeds (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or fish sauce, or salt to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Prepare the Salsa Verde:

    • Place the tomatillos, poblano peppers, jalapeño peppers, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet.
    • Broil until skins are blistered and blackened.
    • Blend the roasted ingredients with cilantro until smooth.

  • Cook the Meat:

    • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
    • Brown the meat cubes on all sides; set aside.

  • Simmer the Chili:

    • In the same pot, combine chicken broth, ground cumin, oregano, soy sauce, and the prepared salsa verde.
    • Return the browned meat to the pot.
    • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
    • Cover and simmer until the meat is tender, about 2-3 hours.

  • Finish the Dish:

    • Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
    • Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Notes

  • Serving Suggestions: Serve with lime wedges, avocado slices, sour cream, radishes, or crumbled queso fresco.
  • Variations: For a quicker version, use store-bought salsa verde.
  • Slow Cooker Option: After browning the meat, combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours.

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