For the past couple of years, I've been on a quest to make every recipe I can in my Pressure Cooker (aka Instant Pot). And next on my list is this Instant Pot Chili Verde recipe.
Chili Verde has to be one of our favorite Mexican Dishes to make at home aside from the usual tacos, burritos and quesadillas. If you are not familiar with Chili Verde, it's basically a Mexican Pork Stew and sometimes called a Green Chili.
Since I also love cooking with Tomatillos it was a no brainer for me to make this recipe in my Instant Pot. If you've never heard of tomatillos before, they are small green tomatoes with husks. They are a staple of Mexican Cuisine. I love tomatillos so much that I am in the process of growing a couple of tomatillo bushes in my garden so I have access to fresh tomatillos whenever I want.
💭 Instant Pot
What is an Instant Pot
The Instant Pot is a combination pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer with a few other capabilities. With an Instant Pot, you can make recipes in minutes compared to hours the traditional way.
Burn Message
The Instant Pot comes with several safety features. If you happen to encounter a "burn" message on your IP, make sure you read this article about the burn message.
How to Clean
If you frequently use your Instant Pot, you've probably experienced a "smelly" lid. Here's a simple way to get rid of the smell.
Fill the Instant Pot with 2 Cups of White Vinegar. Seal the lid. Use the steam setting for 2 minutes. Remove the rubber ring from the lid and let dry completely before using it.
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The use of Great Northern Beans is a tad unusual for Chili Verde. I personally love them in this recipe but if you are not sure you can either substitute for another kind of white bean, omit completely and double up on the green chilies or substitute with a can of diced tomatoes.
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📋 What Ingredients do I need
You will need the following ingredients to make this Chili Verde in your Instant Pot Pressure Cooker: Vegetable Oil, Pork Tenderloin, Yellow Onion, Tomatillos, Garlic Cloves, Ground Cumin, Great Northern Beans, Green Chilies, Salt, Ground Black Pepper and Fresh Cilantro.
🥣 How do I make Instant Pot Chili Verde
Add the vegetable oil to the Instant Pot and press the saute button. Add the pork and cook for about 6 minutes or until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Remove to plate.
Add onion to pot; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened. Add tomatillos, garlic and ground cumin. Cook and stir 3 minutes, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in the beans, green chilies, salt, pepper and pork. Mix well.
Secure the lid and move the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Press manual and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with warmed tortillas if desired.
Instant Pot Chili Verde
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 lb Pork Tenderloin, cut into 1 inch pieces
- ½ large Yellow Onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lb. Tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and coarsely chopped
- 6 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 15 oz Great Northern Beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 oz Green Chilies
- 1 Tsp Salt
- ¼ Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
Instructions
- Add the vegetable oil to the Instant Pot and press the saute button. Add the pork and cook for about 6 minutes or until browned on all sides, stirring occasionally. Remove to plate.
- Add onion to pot; cook and stir 3 minutes or until softened. Add tomatillos, garlic and cumin. Cook and stir 3 minutes, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Stir in beans, green chilies, salt, pepper and pork. Mix well.
- Secure the lid and move the pressure release valve to the sealing position. Press manual and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- When cooking is complete, use a natural release for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with warmed tortillas if desired.
Nutrition
Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.
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