Chili Verde
Ingredients
- Tomatillos454g≈ 3.5 × 1 cup chopped
- Chili Powder3g≈ 1.25 × 1 teaspoon
- Green Onion45g≈ 1.75 × 1/4 cup chopped
- Garlic, raw6g≈ 2 cloves
- Jalapeno Peppers, Diced14g≈ 1 pepper
- Lime juice, raw30g≈ 0.75 × 1 lime yield
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump4.2g≈ 1 teaspoon
- Olive Oil14g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Pork, loin, tenderloin, boneless, raw680g
- Cilantro1g≈ 1 tablespoon
- Salt6g≈ 1 teaspoon
Estimated Cost
- Tomatillos (454g)$2.99
- Chili Powder (3g)$0.08
- Green Onion (45g)$0.58
- Garlic, raw (6g)$0.16
- Jalapeno Peppers, Diced (14g)$0.06
- Lime juice, raw (30g)$0.12
- Sugar, white, granulated or lump (4.2g)—
- Olive Oil (14g)$0.18
- Pork, loin, tenderloin, boneless, raw (680g)—
- Cilantro (1g)$0.05
- Salt (6g)$0.01
* Cost estimate based on 9 of 11 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Add the tomatillos to a medium saucepan with a little water. Cover and cook at a gentle simmer for approximately 5 minutes, until the fruit softens completely.
- 2
2. Drain the tomatillos well. Transfer them to a blender along with the roasted and peeled Anaheim chilies, sliced green onions, chopped garlic, and diced jalapeño. Blend on low speed until the mixture reaches a mostly smooth consistency.
- 3
3. Pour the blended sauce back into the saucepan. Stir in the fresh lime juice and sugar, then set aside.
- 4
4. Warm the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the pork chunks and cook, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until they develop a brown exterior.
- 5
5. Transfer the browned pork to the saucepan with the tomatillo sauce.
- 6
6. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and cook for 50 minutes until the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- 7
7. Uncover the pan and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
- 8
8. Stir in the fresh cilantro and salt.
- 9
9. Serve over cooked brown rice (about ½ cup per serving).
Nutrition per serving
Based on 4 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.