Instant Pot Chili Verde

Instant Pot Chili Verde

4 servings
This Instant Pot Chili Verde is made in minutes, full of flavor, and sure to warm your soul this winter. All the spice in all the right places! We love to fry tortillas and lay them at the bottom of the bowl for extra crunch and texture. 

Ingredients

  • pork shoulder

    boneless, cut into 2" chunks

    4 lb
  • tomatillos
    4
  • poblano peppers
    2
  • Anaheim peppers
    2
  • jalapeño peppers
    2
  • green chiles

    4.5 oz. can

    1 can
  • white onion

    peeled & roughly chopped

    1
  • garlic

    peeled

    6 clove
  • kosher salt
    1 tsp
  • ground cumin
    1 tbsp
  • Mexican oregano
    1 tbsp
  • cup fresh cilantro

    chopped

  • corn tortillas
    8
  • canola oil
    1 tbsp
  • sour cream

    fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, lime wedges

Directions

  1. 1

    Set the Instant Pot to sauté. After 1 minute, add the pork cubes, tomatillos, poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, jalapeño, green chilies, onion, garlic, cumin, 1 tsp kosher salt, and oregano.

  2. 2

    Set to manual and cook 25 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally.

  3. 3

    While the chili verde cooks, prepare the tortillas by heating 1 tbsp of oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet. Place a tortilla in the skillet and cook until the bottom side begins to bubble and turns golden. Flip it over and heat the other side. Press the tortilla into an individual serving bowl and set aside. Repeat with one tortilla per serving. (It's a good idea to make a few extras.)

  4. 4

    After steam has released from the Instant Pot, transfer pork pieces to a plate, using tongs.

  5. 5

    Add cilantro to the remaining ingredients in the Instant Pot. Blend with an immersion blender or in a countertop blender. Season to taste with salt.

  6. 6

    Return pork to sauce and stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Ladle the chili verde into the bowls with the tortillas and garnish with chopped cilantro, a dollop of sour cream, cotija cheese, and a wedge of lime. Enjoy!

Instant Pot Chili Verde

Instant Pot Chili Verde

35 min4 servings622 cal

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About this Recipe

Instant Pot Chili Verde: Your New Weeknight Favorite

Craving a dish that's rich in flavor, incredibly satisfying, and ready in a flash? Look no further than this Instant Pot Chili Verde! Forget simmering for hours; our recipe delivers authentic, soul-warming chili verde in just minutes, making it the perfect winter warmer or a hearty meal any day of the week.

What makes this pork chili verde so special? It's the perfect balance of tender pork shoulder, which practically melts in your mouth thanks to the magic of the Instant Pot, combined with a vibrant medley of tomatillos, poblano, Anaheim, and jalapeño peppers. These ingredients create a complex, spicy-yet-tangy sauce that's deeply aromatic with ground cumin and optional Mexican oregano. Every spoonful is packed with robust, authentic flavors that will transport you straight to your favorite taqueria.

We love to elevate this quick chili verde recipe by frying corn tortillas and laying them at the bottom of the bowl. This simple step adds an incredible crunch and texture that perfectly complements the rich, saucy chili. Top it off with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, some salty cotija cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime for a truly unforgettable meal. It's not just a dish; it's an experience!

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