Spicy Pork Chili Verde

Total Time

Prep: 40 min. + standing Cook: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023
My pork chili is brimming with poblano and sweet red peppers for a hearty kick. Serve it with sour cream, Monterey Jack and tortilla chips. —Anthony Bolton, Bellevue, Nebraska
Spicy Pork Chili Verde Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 6 poblano peppers
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1-1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 medium sweet red or yellow peppers, coarsely chopped
  • 1 large sweet onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Optional toppings: Sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, crumbled tortilla chips and lime wedges

Directions

  1. Place poblano peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 10 minutes.
  2. Peel off and discard charred skin. Remove and discard stems and seeds. Finely chop peppers.
  3. In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat butter over medium heat. Brown pork in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon.
  4. In same pan, add red peppers, onion and jalapeno; cook, covered, over medium heat until tender, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder, garlic, salt and nutmeg. Add broth, roasted peppers and pork; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until pork is tender, 10-15 minutes. Serve with toppings as desired.
Peppers (Hot)
Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup (calculated without optional toppings): 235 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 75mg cholesterol, 913mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.