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Best Mexican Beef Chile Verde

Best Mexican Beef Chile Verde Recipe You’ll Ever Make

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A flavorful Mexican beef dish cooked in a tangy green chile sauce.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 mins
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups tomatillos, husked and chopped
  • 2 jalapeños, seeded and diced
  • 1 poblano pepper, roasted and chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  4. Add tomatillos, jalapeños, and poblano pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Return beef to the pot, cover, and cook on low for 2 hours until tender.
  7. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • For extra heat, keep jalapeño seeds in the sauce.
  • Serve with warm tortillas or rice.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day.
  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Halal

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 480mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg