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Shredded Pulled Pork Chile Verde Bowl with Queso Fresco
ready in 15 minutes
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Mild
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
David Padilla
The heat and light of chile verde is the perfect vehicle for tender pulled pork. And with sour cream and queso on top? You'll be remaking this one for yourself, we promise.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Fully Cooked Pulled Pork
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 5 oz. Corn Kernels
- 2 fl. oz. Tomatillo Salsa
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2 oz. Sour Cream
- 2 oz. Sliced Red Onion
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1 oz. Queso Fresco
- 2 tsp. Chicken Broth Concentrate
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1½ tsp. Cornstarch
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Nutrition (per serving) gqRzojqE
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Calories560
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Carbohydrates29g
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Net Carbs25g
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Fat38g
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Protein32g
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Sodium1640mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Medium Pot
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince the cilantro (no need to stem).
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/2" dice.In a mixing bowl, stir cornstarch and 11/2 tsp. water until cornstarch is dissolved. -
2 Cook the Vegetables
Place a medium pot over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add pepper, onions, cilantro (reserve a pinch for garnish), and 1/4 tsp. salt to hot pot. Stir occasionally until onions are tender, 3-4 minutes.
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3 Make the Chile
Stir cornstarch mixture again to recombine.
Add pork, 1 cup water, chicken base, corn, tomatillo salsa, cornstarch mixture, and a pinch of salt to pot. Bring to a simmer. Once simmering, stir occasionally until pork is warmed through and liquid thickens slightly, 3-5 minutes.If too thick, add additional water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency is reached. -
4 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, garnishing with sour cream, queso fresco, and remaining cilantro. Bon appétit!
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