Chili Verde Nachos

Cheesy, zesty, and loaded with tender pork.

Ingredients

Pork & Marinade

• ½–2 lb cubed pork

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 3 tsp each onion powder & garlic powder

• 2 tsp Mexican oregano

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1–2 tsp cumin

• ½ cup chopped white onion

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• Salt & pepper

Green Salsa

• 5–6 roasted tomatillos

• ¼ white onion

• ½ bunch cilantro (with stems)

• 1 roasted poblano pepper

• 3 garlic cloves

• ½–1 cup chicken stock

• 1 bay leaf

• 1–2 chile de árbol (optional)

• Salt & pepper

Nachos

• Corn tortillas (cut & fried) or store-bought chips

• Cheese sauce (see Pretzel Bite Cheese Dunkers)

• Cacique® Queso Fresco, crumbled

• Cacique® Crema Mexicana

• Sliced jalapeños

• Pickled red onions

• Cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Season pork and sear in olive oil until browned.

2. Add onions and garlic; sauté 2–3 min.

3. Blend tomatillos, poblano, cilantro, garlic, onion, stock, salt & pepper.

4. Pour sauce into pork; add bay leaf + chile de árbol. Simmer until pork is tender.

5. Fry tortillas until crisp or use chips.

6. Layer chips + cheese sauce + chili verde pork + more cheese sauce.

7. Top with Queso Fresco, Crema Mexicana, jalapeños, onions, and cilantro.

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