Versatile Chili Verde

8 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 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

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

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