Description
Delight in the comfort of Green Chile Picadillo Beef, a hearty dinner that combines ground beef with vibrant green chiles and tender potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef (can be swapped for turkey or chicken)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 medium Green Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 can Green Chiles (diced)
- 2 medium Potatoes (diced)
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Paprika (smoked paprika recommended)
- to taste Salt & Black Pepper (for seasoning)
- 1 cup Beef Broth or Water (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing)
- to taste Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1 diced green bell pepper into the skillet. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the bell pepper is softened.
- Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes until browned.
- Fold in 2 diced potatoes, 1 can of diced green chiles, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Pour in 1 cup of beef broth or water and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Allow the dish to sit off the heat for a few minutes before serving.
- Just before serving, sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro over the top and serve warm.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg