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Sabrina Hermes

Mexican Beef Green Chile: A Flavorful Recipe to Try!

A flavorful Mexican dish made with tender beef and a spicy green chile sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. In the same pot, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the chopped tomatillos, jalapeño peppers, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  4. 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.
  5. Once the beef is tender, stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

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.

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