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Classic Green Chili (Chile Verde)

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This Chile Verde recipe features tender, slow-cooked beef simmered in a smoky, tangy green sauce made from roasted tomatillos, chilies, and aromatic spices. It’s perfect for serving over rice, with tortillas, or as a filling for burritos and tacos.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 to 3 lbs beef shoulder or beef  butt, cut into bite-sized chunks
  • 1.5 lbs tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 4–5 Anaheim or Hatch green chilies
  • 1–2 jalapeños (optional, for added heat)
  • 1 large yellow onion, quartered
  • 4–5 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (optional, for a finishing touch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the broiler. Arrange tomatillos, green chilies, jalapeños, onion, and garlic on a baking sheet. Broil for 8–10 minutes, turning once, until blistered and slightly charred.
  2. Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Blend until smooth.
  3. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season pork with salt and pepper. Sear in batches until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  4. Return all beef to the pot. Pour in the blended green sauce and add chicken broth until beef is just covered.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until pork is tender and sauce has thickened.
  6. Adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, and lime juice if desired. Serve hot with rice, tortillas, or as desired.

Notes

  • Use canned tomatillos if fresh ones aren’t available (drained before blending).
  • For extra heat, add more jalapeños or a serrano pepper.
  • For a milder version, use only Anaheim or Hatch chilies.
  • Chile Verde tastes even better the next day—great for meal prep.
  • Freeze in portions for up to 3 months.
  • Add diced potatoes, zucchini, or corn for variation.

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