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Instant Pot Chili Verde Recipe: A Simple Guide

This Instant Pot Chili Verde recipe is a simple and delicious way to enjoy a flavorful Mexican dish. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, it combines tender pork shoulder with green chilies and spices.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cans diced green chilies 4 oz each
  • 1 can chicken broth 14.5 oz
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions: 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the vegetable oil.
  • Brown the pork shoulder cubes in batches, then remove and set aside.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the Instant Pot and sauté until softened.
  • Return the pork to the pot and add the green chilies, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Close the lid, set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Serve the chili verde hot with your favorite toppings.

Notes:

Feel free to add toppings like sour cream, cilantro, or avocado for extra flavor.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 620mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chili Verde, Instant Pot, Pork
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