Description
A comforting Mexican dish featuring tender beef chuck simmered with roasted green chiles and spices, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4–6 green chiles (such as Anaheim or Poblano), roasted and peeled
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef chunks and sear until browned on all sides.
- Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
- Blend the roasted green chiles with a little beef broth in a blender until smooth.
- Add the blended chiles to the pot along with the cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Pour in the remaining beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy with tortillas, rice, or in burritos.
Notes
For a spicier finish, consider adding extra green chiles. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: Mexican beef green chile, comfort food, beef stew, family recipe, traditional Mexican dish