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Green Chile Picadillo Beef

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A hearty and flavorful dish combining ground beef with roasted green chiles, potatoes, and aromatic spices, perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 450 g ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 3 medium green chiles, roasted, peeled, and chopped or use 113 g canned diced green chiles
  • 1 medium potato, diced
  • 5 g ground cumin
  • 5 g dried oregano
  • 2 g paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 240 ml beef broth or water
  • 30 ml vegetable oil
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onion and let it cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Incorporate the minced garlic and diced green bell pepper, sautéing them for 2 to 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, around 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
  4. Stir in the diced potato, chopped green chiles, ground cumin, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
  5. Pour in the beef broth or water, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the skillet, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender.
  6. Before serving, taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. If the mixture appears too dry, feel free to add a splash more broth.
  7. Remove from heat, let it rest for a few minutes, and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish is versatile; enjoy it over rice, in tortillas, or with tacos. Leftovers can be stored for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Reheat gently with a bit of broth if necessary.
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