Description
A satisfying and hearty stew featuring ground beef, flavorful green chiles, and tender vegetables, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups green chiles, chopped (fresh or canned)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup potatoes, diced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the ground beef, breaking it apart, and cook until browned.
- Mix in the green chiles, diced tomatoes, beef broth, cumin, and optional potatoes if you like.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Try adding a splash of lime juice at the end for additional brightness. Fresh herbs like cilantro can also enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg