Green Enchilada Pork Chili

Steph Wagner MS, RDN

November 14, 2018

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Green Enchilada Pork Chili

WLS recipe for the Instant Pot or Stove Top

You will love the flavors of this Green Enchilada Pork Chili that is packed with protein and flavor. So filling for patients who've had Gastric Sleeve, Bypass or DS! You can also make this WLS recipe in your Instant Pot! #wlsrecipes #gastricsleeverecipes #gastricbypassrecipes #wlsinstantpot #bariatricchili

Note: I hate to assume everyone has an Instant Pot and would not want to exclude anyone from this recipe if they did not have one! So I’ve included both cooking methods for this Green Enchilada Pork Chili below.

However, I am now going to address those of you who have an IP. Or another brand of Pressure Cooker.

If you haven’t made pork with your Instant Pot, this is the recipe to try. It can be tricky to keep pork from drying out but with the right amount of liquid with the pressure cooker and your pork will be flavorful and moist!

I really love the green salsa in this recipe. You can find this in the Mexican food aisle for very little cost. All the ingredients in this recipe are affordable and it makes a large quantity. If you don’t need a large quantity, divide the chili into several smaller containers and freeze for another cold night this winter!

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You will love the flavors of this Green Enchilada Pork Chili that is packed with protein and flavor. So filling for patients who've had Gastric Sleeve, Bypass or DS! You can also make this WLS recipe in your Instant Pot! #wlsrecipes #gastricsleeverecipes #gastricbypassrecipes #wlsinstantpot #bariatricchili

Green Enchilada Pork Chili

Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Pressure Cooker, Stove Top
Keyword: Dairy Free, Instant Pot
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 223kcal
Author: Steph Wagner
Cost: $1.83 per serving
Full of flavor and protein this Green Enchilada Pork Chili is a warm and hearty chili with unique flavor and texture!
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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup light Italian salad dressing
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 lbs lean pork tenderloin trimmed of fat if needed, cut into cubes if using stove top
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans rinsed and divided
  • 1 jar (16 oz) green salsa
  • 1/2 can (14 oz) low sodium chicken broth

Instructions

Stove Top

  • Heat a large stockpot to medium high heat. Add dressing, onions and minced garlic. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Add pork and cook 6-8 minutes. Divide pinto beans in half. Use the back of a fork to mash half the beans and add to meat mixture.
  • Add the rest of the beans, green salsa and broth. Sprinkle in cilantro and stir. Heat on medium heat for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Use a slotted spoon to serve.

Pressure Cooker

  • Turn on cooker's saute function. When cooker indicates it is on, add dressing, onion and minced garlic.
  • Turn off cooker. Divide beans in half and mash half. Add whole beans and mashed beans, pork tenderloin, green salsa and broth. Stir to combine. Place cooker lid on and close the venting valve. Set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • When cooker indicates cook time is up, allow to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then manually release the rest. Open lid slowly with face away from the pot.
  • Remove pork from the cooker and shred. Return to cooker and stir. Use a slotted spoon to serve.

Notes

Note: Cut beans in half or omit completely to reduce carbohydrate content further

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 359mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition Facts
Green Enchilada Pork Chili
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 359mg16%
Potassium 699mg20%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 27g54%
Vitamin A 45IU1%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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