Delicious Instant Pot Chili Verde Keto Recipe

Our Instant Pot Chili Verde Keto recipe is a spicy, flavorful dinner that combines juicy pork meat with chicken broth, chili verde, and seasonings. Garnish and enjoy with a dollop of sour cream, fresh jalapeno slices, and crumbled queso cotijo cheese. You can enjoy it as a low carb Keto approved meal, or serve with your favorite sides like our Mexican cornbread, rolled into a homemade flour tortilla, and a cold Cadillac margarita.

Made as directed this is a Keto compliant, low carb, gluten free meal. Instant Pot chili verde is also an excellent filling for tacos, enchiladas, sliders and carnitas too. It can be made as spicy or mellow as desired, making it a very versatile recipe the whole family will enjoy.

The Instant Pot makes inexpensive tougher cuts of meat like pork shoulder very tender, flavorful and moist. This is a simple assemble and go recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights, hosting a crowd, or enjoying on a lazy weekend night. Instant Pot chili verde is one of our favorites for busy nights.

The process of pressure cooking has one huge advantage over all the other methods we have used to cook meat; the pressure drives the flavor of the sauce right into the meat. This creates a soft, fall apart texture that is juicy and delicious.

What is chili verde?

The direct translation is literally ‘green chili’. It is a Mexican stew made from a green chili pepper and tomatillo sauce, cooked with meat until it is fall apart tender and juicy. Pork is usually the meat of choice, but chicken is another popular option.

Keto Instant Pot chile verde can be made from scratch using fresh peppers, but we love the ease of a premade verde sauce. It takes this simple meal to the ultimate in recipe convenience while still delivering a scrumptious, flavorful meal.

What is chili verde made of?

Chili verde is a very simple Mexican dish made from a variety of peppers including poblanos, garlic, onions, and roasted tomatillos. The richness of the peppers paired with fresh aromatics create a deep flavor profile that elevates the sweet pork meat, or mild cuts of chicken.

Instant Pot chili verde is a very simple version of the classic Mexican dish.

How do you eat chili verde?

Instant Pot chili verde makes a fantastic dish all on it’s own because it is high in protein, sustaining, and satisfying. However, it is also used as a base for carnitas, enchilads, and street tacos. The meat can be shredded and loaded into tortillas, casseroles, or virtually any presentation you desire.

Chili verde is simply the way the meat is seasoned and prepared. How you enjoy it, is entirely up to you.

Do you need to sear the meat for chili verde?

Searing the meat for Instant Pot chili verde is largely a personal choice and not necessary for this simple Instant Pot recipe. Searing or browning the meat will help to enhance the flavor. It creates a beautiful crust that locks in the natural juices of the meat, which will also keep the meat juicy and moist.

If you sear the meat beforehand, deglaze the pan with the salsa verde and chicken broth. This will bring in the tasty bits of chicken and help to liven up the dish.

Instant Pot Chili Verde Recipe

After you sear the meat, lock the lid and go visit with the family for an hour and let the pressure cooker do the work. Such a nice way to make dinner.

Jalapeño and cilantro are both very good garnishes to this meal if you have them. You can also top it with sour cream, queso cheese, and fresh pepper slices.

Instructions:

• Cut up the pork and rub in the seasonings
• Load the seasoned pork into the instant pot and brown it on all sides to really bring out the flavor of the meat
• Pour in the two ingredient sauce and lock the lid
• Serve with your favorite sides

What are sides to serve with chili verde?

We love this flavorful dinner because it can be enjoyed all on it’s own as a low carb, high protein meal. However, it is also a wonderful main course for a Mexican dinner with a variety of scrumptious sides. Here are some of our favorite ideas for how to enjoy this Instant Pot green chile pork.

• A dish of homemade refried beans or pinto beans
• A side of cilantro lime rice
• Mexican street corn
• Green chili rice casserole
• A side of tortilla chips

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Original Recipe by  Beauty and the Foodie