Chili Verde For Burritos - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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2 1/2 lbs pork tenderloin
1 (28 ounce) can tomatillos
2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies
3 ounces slivered almonds
1 medium onion, diced
1 garlic clove (diced or crushed)
1 cup chicken broth
cumin
chili powder
1 jalapeno (fresh or canned)
1 tablespoon oil (olive, canola or if you prefer, bacon drippings.)
12 flour tortillas (we use the huge ones)
garnishes
cheese
sour cream
whole black beans
refried guacamole
Mexican rice
Preparation
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Place pork loin in freezer for about 30 minutes - this will make it easier to cut. Trim all visible fat, and cut into cubes - about 1 inch or so.
Heat oil in dutch oven, and add pork. Cook til all sides are lightly brown. Remove pork with a slotted spoon, onto a plate or small bowl.
Add onion to pan and cook until lightly browned and add garlic.
While onion is browning, put the almonds in a blender or food processor and pulse until almonds are the consistency of meal (don't go to far or you'll have almond butter). Add tomatillos, 1 can of the green chilis, and the jalapeno. Puree for about 1 minute.
When onions and garlic are done, add tomatillo mixture to pan.
Season mixture with cumin and chili powder. I probably use about 4 to 5 tablespoons cumin and 1 tablespoon chili powder. It's really just up to you and what you prefer.
Return pork to pan, add chicken broth and bring to a slow boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
Cook covered for about 1 hour. Uncover and continue cooking until liquid reduces to your preference.
Make burritos with the condiments you and your family prefer.
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