Slow Cooker Chile Verde Recipe

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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.

Slow cooker chile verde

This slow cooker chili verde recipe is easy to make. It is a delightful blend of Mexican flavors without all of the hard work.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
7 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. 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.

  2. 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
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 265
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g16%
Saturated Fat 3g17%
Cholesterol 64mg21%
Sodium 765mg33%
Total Carbohydrate 12g4%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g45%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 39mg3%
Iron 2mg13%
Potassium 387mg8%

* 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.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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