Caldillo de Carne Molida (Ground Beef Stew with Jalapeño)
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Caldillo de Carne Molida (Ground Beef Stew with Jalapeño)
Description
This ground beef stew combines browned meat seasoned with salt, pepper, and optional cumin, along with onion, garlic, tomato, and diced jalapeño for a fresh, layered flavor. Simmered with chicken or beef broth and water, diced potatoes cook until fork tender, lending a creamy texture to the stew.
The soup can be served brothier or with less liquid alongside typical Mexican sides like red rice, refried beans, or tortillas to complement the warm, spicy flavors. Adjust jalapeño quantity or substitute with green chiles or serranos to personalize the heat and taste profile.
Optional substitutions add versatility, allowing the stew to suit different palates while maintaining its character as a comforting, filling dish with bold highlights of fresh chile and tomato.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper ground
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin optional
- ¼ onion diced
- 1 garlic diced clove
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper diced, see notes
- 2 potato medium or 1 large
- 3 cups water hot
- 3 cups chicken broth or beef broth, check ingredients for Whole30
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, add a tablespoon of oil if meat is more than 85% lean. This is not necessary if the meat is 80% or 85% lean.
- Season with salt, pepper and cumin (if desired).
- Brown the meat and break it up as it cooks using a wooden spoon. Continue to cook until the meat is almost completely cooked through.
- Add the onion and garlic. Cook until fragrant.
- Next, add the tomato and jalapeño. Cook for another minute.
- Add 3 cups of chicken or beef broth and 3 cups of hot water.
- Dice two medium potatoes (or 1 large potato) into ½" pieces. Add to the stew and stir.
- Bring to a simmer and let the stew simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Taste for salt and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve in a soup bowl with the broth. You can also serve it with less broth in a shallow bowl with a side of red rice, Mexican white rice or refried beans and tortillas.
Notes
- Substitute serrano peppers for jalapeños to increase spice level.
- Use diced roasted green chiles (like Anaheim, Pueblo, or Hatch) instead of jalapeños for a different, smoky flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 630kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 13.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 65.5g | 131% |
| Fat | 39.3g | 60% |
| Saturated Fat | 12.6g | 63% |
| Cholesterol | 213mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 374mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 1.9g | 4% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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