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Crockpot Chili Verde Recipe

Crockpot Chili Verde Recipe

This Crockpot Chili Verde recipe offers a delightful blend of flavors, making it a perfect choice for a cozy night at home or when hosting guests. The tender pork, tangy tomatillos, spicy jalapeños, and aromatic spices come together to create a hearty and flavorful chili that promises to bring warmth from the inside out.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Can opener
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs pork shoulder diced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans 4 oz each diced green chilies
  • 1 can 15 oz white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Brown the diced pork shoulder in a skillet over medium-high heat until it develops a golden brown color, sealing in the juices and intensifying its flavor.
  • Transfer the browned pork to the crockpot along with the chopped onion, minced garlic, diced green chilies, white beans, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, ensuring a well-balanced mix of ingredients.
  • Thoroughly stir the contents to evenly distribute the flavors, cover the crockpot, and set it to cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the pork becomes tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  • Taste the chili verde after cooking and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or spices according to your taste preferences for a perfectly seasoned dish.
  • Ladle the hot chili verde into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness and color, elevating the dish’s visual appeal and taste.
  • Serve your flavorful Crockpot Chili Verde with a dollop of sour cream, accompanied by warm tortillas or rice for a satisfying and impressive meal that will surely delight your guests or bring warmth to your family dinner table.

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Notes

For a spicier kick, add a diced jalapeño or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Substitute pork with chicken or beef for a different flavor profile.
To thicken the chili, blend a portion of it and mix it back in.
Freeze leftovers in individual portions for quick and easy meals later on.