Green Chili with Pork

Gluten Free
Health score
9%
Green Chili with Pork
30 min.
4
524kcal

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Welcome to a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul! This Green Chili with Pork is a delightful dish that perfectly balances bold flavors and comforting textures, making it an ideal choice for lunch or dinner. With its gluten-free profile, it caters to a variety of dietary needs while still delivering a hearty and satisfying meal.

Imagine the aroma of fresh cilantro mingling with the spicy kick of jalapeño chiles and the savory richness of ground pork. This dish is not just a meal; it's an experience that brings the vibrant flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine right to your table. The addition of white hominy adds a unique twist, providing a delightful chewiness that complements the tender pork beautifully.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. The simplicity of the preparation, combined with the robust flavors, makes it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Top it off with toasted pumpkin seeds and crumbled queso fresco for an extra layer of flavor and texture that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that not only nourishes but also brings people together. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh finely chopped
  •  garlic clove peeled smashed
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • lb ground pork 
  • 14 oz hominy white rinsed drained canned (also called pozole)
  • inch jalapeno fresh stemmed quartered
  • 14 fl. oz. chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • servings pecorino green hulled crumbled toasted
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • medium onion white quartered

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • blender
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Purée onion, chiles, and garlic with 1/2 cup chicken broth in a blender.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a 4-quart heavy pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown pork, stirring and breaking up clumps with a fork, just until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
  3. Transfer to a bowl with a slotted spoon.
  4. Pour off all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot.
  5. Add remaining 3 tablespoons oil to pot and heat over moderately high heat until hot, then carefully add purée (it will spatter), cumin, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and most of liquid is evaporated, about 10 minutes.
  6. Add pork, hominy, cilantro, and remaining 1 1/4 cups broth and simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
  7. Serve chili sprinkled with pumpkin seeds and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories524kcal
Protein17.81%
Fat67.75%
Carbs14.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.25
Glycemic Load
0.77
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
16.537391165433%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.18mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
6.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:524.01kcal
26.2%
Fat:39.39g
60.6%
Saturated Fat:11.41g
71.33%
Carbohydrates:18.89g
6.3%
Net Carbohydrates:15.74g
5.73%
Sugar:3.3g
3.66%
Cholesterol:82.16mg
27.39%
Sodium:585.56mg
25.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.3g
46.6%
Vitamin B1:0.85mg
56.85%
Selenium:31.41µg
44.87%
Vitamin B3:6.49mg
32.44%
Vitamin K:30.25µg
28.81%
Phosphorus:278.95mg
27.9%
Vitamin B6:0.52mg
26.03%
Zinc:3.74mg
24.93%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.83%
Vitamin B12:0.9µg
15.01%
Potassium:491.5mg
14.04%
Fiber:3.15g
12.6%
Iron:2.12mg
11.78%
Magnesium:43.53mg
10.88%
Vitamin C:8.19mg
9.93%
Vitamin B5:0.97mg
9.75%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
9%
Manganese:0.16mg
7.97%
Copper:0.16mg
7.8%
Calcium:44.82mg
4.48%
Folate:13.93µg
3.48%
Vitamin A:148.29IU
2.97%
Source:Epicurious