Super Easy Crock Pot Chile Verde

Transform your dinner routine with this **Super Easy Crock Pot Chile Verde**, a flavorful and fuss-free recipe perfect for busy weeknights or leisurely weekend meals. Tender chunks of seared pork shoulder slowly simmer in a vibrant sauce made from roasted tomatillos, poblano and jalapeño peppers, and a medley of fragrant spices like cumin and oregano. With just 20 minutes of prep, your crock pot works its magic over hours, creating a melt-in-your-mouth dish infused with bold, tangy, and slightly smoky flavors. Serve it as a hearty stew, or get creative by using it as a filling for tacos, burritos, or even over rice. Garnished with fresh cilantro and zesty lime wedges, this recipe is as versatile as it is delicious—your new go-to for comforting, crowd-pleasing meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Pork shoulder (boneless, trimmed and cut into 2-inch chunks)
• 1 pound Tomatillos (husked, rinsed, and quartered)
• 2 whole Poblano peppers (seeded and chopped)
• 1 whole Jalapeño peppers (seeded and chopped)
• 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
• 4 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 4-ounce can Canned diced green chiles
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped for garnish)
• 4 wedges Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all ingredients by trimming and cutting the pork shoulder into chunks, husking and quartering the tomatillos, and chopping the peppers and onion.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the pork pieces for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. This step enhances the flavor of the dish but can be skipped for an even faster prep.

Step 3

Place the seared pork into the crock pot.

Step 4

In the same skillet, add the tomatillos, poblano peppers, jalapeño, and onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 5

Transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add chicken broth, canned green chiles, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the blended mixture over the pork in the crock pot, ensuring the meat is fully coated.

Step 7

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, or on HIGH for 4-5 hours, until the pork is tender and easily shreds.

Step 8

Once cooked, use two forks to gently shred the pork into the sauce. Stir to combine.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy as is, or use as a filling for tacos, burritos, or over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1362.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	333.5

Total Fat 6.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3511.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 63.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 32.2g
Protein 16.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 172.8mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 2525.8mg	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: 15.0%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 67.7%