
Slow Cooker Chile Verde Recipe
Slow cooker chile verde recipe delivers easy preparation with a delightful blend of authentic Mexican flavors without complicated techniques or constant monitoring. This convenient cooking method allows traditional chile verde flavors to develop properly while eliminating the need for stovetop attention. The slow cooker ensures tender meat and perfectly melded flavors that create restaurant-quality results with minimal effort, making authentic Mexican cuisine accessible for busy schedules.

This slow cooker chili verde recipe is easy to make. It is a delightful blend of Mexican flavors without all of the hard work.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cubed
5 (7 ounce) cans green salsa
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers
Directions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add pork and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Transfer pork mixture to a slow cooker and stir in salsa, tomatoes, and jalapeño peppers.
Cover and cook on High for 3 hours. Reduce to Low and cook, 4 to 5 more hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
265 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
12g | Carbs |
23g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 265 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 12g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
Cholesterol 64mg | 21% |
Sodium 765mg | 33% |
Total Carbohydrate 12g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 23g | 45% |
Vitamin C 6mg | 7% |
Calcium 39mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 13% |
Potassium 387mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.