A flavorful Mexican dish made with tender beef and a spicy green chile sauce.
Author:Sabrina Hermes
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:2 hours
Total Time:2 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups tomatillos, husked and chopped
2–3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped (adjust for spice preference)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups beef broth
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the beef and set aside.
Add the chopped tomatillos, jalapeño peppers, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Once the beef is tender, stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, blend a portion of the chile verde before serving.
Serve with warm tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.