Versatile Chili Verde

Leahferne's Note:

This recipe can be made with chicken, pork, beef or even Portabella mushrooms making this one of the most diverse dishes I have had the pleasure to make. Just make sure you have the appropriate bouillon. It is always a hit at our table and is excellent with refried beans and rice or made into quesadillas. It also freezes well to have on a later date. Enjoy this recipe and happy cooking :)

• Total Time: 1 hrs 30 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 3.0 cups

• 2 lbs beef
• 10 tomatillos , hulled and quartered
• 5 limes , quartered
• 1 cup fresh cilantro , destemmed
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 5 garlic cloves , smashed then chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 beef bouillon cube

Directions:

1. 1. In a blender combine onion, garlic, tomatillos, and cilantro.
2. 2. Squeeze all the wedges of lime into the blender discarding rind and excess pulp.
3. 3. Mix in blender till a thick, slightly frothy liquid is formed and set aside.
4. 4. In a large frying pan heat olive oil and add your choice of meat and turn once the bottoms have been well browned. Meat should be browned quickly to remain tender.
5. 5. After browning on both sides pour the green mixture over the meat, cover and simmer for an hour on medium-low.
6. 8. Serve with warm tortillas, beans and rice for an unforgettable Mexican meal your family and guests will love.

Reviews

[angdegennaro]

O.K. So you may think that I am slightly biased because I had the pleasure of tasting this dish having been made by the chef, herself. However, one might also note that getting it directly from the source would allow me the most accurate review possible. My opinion; it totally rocked! I watched her prepare it & insisted that NO onions be added, (which the chef feared would make this dish much less tasty) so she obliged, omitted the onions & added the sauce to chicken breast meat. As it simmered, the entire house filled with a mouthwatering aroma. When finished, she served it up with grilled corn tortillas, homemade refried beans & fried rice. It was total awesomesauce! Try it & decide for yourself...Don't forget to come back & rate the recipe!