Patrick’s TexMex Chile Verde
This month’s recipe is provided by Patrick, our new English teacher, who hails from Texas.
When I was asked to submit a recipe for the Na’atik newsletter, this recipe was the first thing I thought of. It is probably my favorite dish to cook because it contains two of my favorite food components: meat and potatoes. It also holds a special place in my heart because it was one of the first really substantial meals I cooked for myself while traveling through Mexico earlier this year.
It is a relatively simple recipe that does take a couple of hours from start to finish, but the end result is a savory stew that seems to get better with every bowl. I hope you all enjoy it!
¡Buen provecho!
P.S. This dish pairs best with pickled red onions as garnish. I forgot to prepare them this time, but they are very simple to make. Just soak red onions slices in red wine vinegar overnight for a nice crunchy addition to the stew.
Ingredients
2 tbs. vegetable oil
1 kg boneless pork, cubed
1 yellow onion, diced
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. ground cumin
12 medium tomatillos, quartered
4 jalapeños
1 poblano chili
6 cloves of garlic, peeled
1 bunch of cilantro
2 pounds of potatoes
3 cups chicken stock
sour cream or crema fresca to finish
salt and black pepper to taste
METHOD
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot and then brown the cubed pork in batches over a high heat. This should take around 4 minutes.
Add the chopped onions and cook until they are translucent. Add the spices (salt, pepper, oregano and cumin). Cook for a further 5 minutes and then turn the heat to low.
Add the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeños, poblano, cilantro and half of the chicken stock to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour the smooth mixture into the pot with the meat an onions. Add salt. Return the pot to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cook for about an hour.
Add potatoes and simmer for another 45 minutes or until the meat and potatoes are tender.
Serve in a warm bowl and garnish with cilantro, crema fresca and pickled red onions if you have them and enjoy!
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