Low Carb Chili Verde

Packed with bold flavors and tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork, this Low Carb Chili Verde is a hearty, keto-friendly twist on a classic Mexican dish. Made with succulent pork shoulder, vibrant tomatillos, green chiles, and a zesty kick of jalapeño, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of tangy, spicy, and savory. Slowly simmered for ultimate flavor and thickened naturally without added carbs, it's a wholesome, comforting meal that's ideal for low-carb diets. Finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice, this chili verde is perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Serve it on its own, over cauliflower rice, or alongside a crisp green salad for a satisfying, guilt-free experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds pork shoulder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 large, diced green bell pepper
• 16 ounces canned green chiles
• 8 medium, husked and quartered tomatillos
• 1 large, seeded and minced jalapeño
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 large, juiced lime

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the pork shoulder and cut it into 1-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the pork cubes in batches and brown them on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and diced green bell pepper. Cook for another 3 minutes.

Step 6

Add the quartered tomatillos, canned green chiles, and minced jalapeño to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Return the browned pork to the pot and pour in the chicken broth.

Step 8

Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1.5 hours, or until the pork is tender.

Step 10

Uncover and simmer for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.

Step 11

Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Serve the chili verde hot, garnished with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2595.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2589.3

Total Fat 138.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 42.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 800.5mg	0%
Sodium 6082.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 28.9g
Protein 234.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 517.6mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 5734.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.2%

Protein: 37.0%

Carbs: 13.7%