Wholehearted Pork Green Chili Recipe

Wholehearted Pork Green Chili

Recipe courtesy of Just BE Kitchen, Denver, CO

• Level: Easy
• Yield: 4 servings
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 4 servings):
• Calories: 743
• Total Fat: 62 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Carbohydrates: 26 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Protein: 25 g
• Cholesterol: 82 mg
• Sodium: 1372 mg
• Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
• Active Time: 35 minutes

Base Mix:

• 2 pounds tomatillos
• 5 cloves garlic
• 2 jalapenos, stems removed
• 2 limes, halved
• 1 medium red onion, coarsely diced
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, including stems

Final Dish:

• 1 pound ground pork
• Olive oil, for cooking
• 2 cups light beef broth
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• Sliced jalapeno, green onions, and chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

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1. Prepare the base mix: Preheat your oven to 350F and get ready for a burst of roasted flavors. Remove husks and rinse the tomatillos, then arrange them on a large baking tray with the garlic, jalapenos, limes, and onion. Sprinkle with coriander, cumin, and salt, then drizzle evenly with olive oil. Roast until the veggies are beautifully browned, about 45 minutes. Squeeze the roasted limes over the top, transfer everything to a food processor, add cilantro, and blend into a vibrant base. Set aside to infuse your kitchen with irresistible aromas.
2. Finish the dish: In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, brown the pork in a light coating of olive oil, stirring until perfectly cooked. Stir in your aromatic base mix, beef broth, coriander, cumin, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, finish with a splash of lime juice, and garnish with fresh jalapeno slices, green onions, and cilantro. Serve hot and watch it disappearthis hearty green chili will warm hearts and satisfy cravings!

Note: This recipe was shared by a professional chef or a restaurant and has not been specifically tested for home kitchens.