Chef Miguel’s Chili Verde

Boca de Fogo
Boca de Fogo @bocadefogo
Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States

Just in time for fall (or really anytime!) this hearty recipe has been in the making for a while and it’s now an easy and perfected recipe. It does take about 2 1/2 total hours start to finish but the prep is the hardest part which isn’t difficult except skinning the peppers. Enjoy!!

Chef Miguel’s Chili Verde

Just in time for fall (or really anytime!) this hearty recipe has been in the making for a while and it’s now an easy and perfected recipe. It does take about 2 1/2 total hours start to finish but the prep is the hardest part which isn’t difficult except skinning the peppers. Enjoy!!

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Ingredients

1 hr Prep, 2 hr Cook
4-5 servings
  1. 2 lbsPork Tenderloin, cut into 1” chunks (you can use Pork Butt also but I would increase cooking time another 30 mins)
  2. 2med-lg Poblano Peppers, stemmed
  3. 1-2med-lg Jalapeño Peppers, stemmed (adjust qty and omit seeds depending on your desired heat level.)
  4. 1.25 lbsTomatillos, husked and washed
  5. 1 cupChicken Stock
  6. 1/2lg white onion, small chop (approx. 1 1/2 cup)
  7. 4-5 clovesgarlic, minced
  8. 1 tbsMexican Oregano
  9. 1 tbsAncho Pepper, ground (or other smokey flavored pepper such as chipotle or Guajillo)
  10. 1 tspcumin, ground
  11. 1 tspSalt
  12. 1/2 tspBlack Pepper
  13. 1lime, juiced
  14. Cilantro, chopped (optional)
  15. Cotija Cheese (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1 hr Prep, 2 hr Cook
  1. 1

    Start with the sauce: Husk and wash your tomatillos then cut in half through the center not through them stem. Using a large baking sheet, Place in broiler on top rack and roast until the skins are mostly black. Remove and let cool.

  2. 2

    Stem your peppers and cut in half length-wise. On a separate baking sheet, place the peppers with skin side up and roast in the broiler until the skins are completely charred (approx 8 mins). *Be careful not to roast too long or you’ll char the flesh under the skin and you’ll lose your flavor. Remove and let cool long enough for you to handle. Remove the charred skins as much as possible.

  3. 3

    Place the tomatillos and peppers into a food processor and process until smooth. Set aside to let flavors meld a bit.

  4. 4

    For the meat: Cut the pork into 1” cubes and place in mixing bowl. Add salt, pepper, cumin and ancho and coat the meat.

  5. 5

    In a large pan with high sides, add 2 tbs vegetable oil and heat on med-high until shimmering. Add meat and sear on all sides (approx 5-6 mins). Add chopped onion and continue to heat until onions start to get soft and translucent. Then add the garlic and oregano and cook about another 1-2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Finally, add in your sauce and the chicken stock, bringing to a quick boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    To serve, squeeze lime juice in and stir. Then top with chopped cilantro and/or cotija cheese if desired. Enjoy over rice!!

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I LOVE to cook and create. I tend to be heavy on spice and the savory dishes and I love making hot sauces and salsas which are now part of our new quick-service Mexican kitchen and taco truck business. Marinading and smoking meats is also one of my favorite hobbies as well.
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Comments (7)

Heiliger Grimm
Heiliger Grimm @Heiliger
Probably be a little more specific when you say "broil your peppers" Ancho while just a dried poblano is in fact still a pepper. You don't say to add the ancho until further down the recipe. Someone may end up with carbonized chili's.

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