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Green Chile Picadillo
This Green Chile Picadillo is a classic Mexican recipe made with ground beef, tender potatoes, roasted green chiles, and tomatoes, all simmered together for a rich and comforting dish. It’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and packed with a bold, spicy flavor. Serve it with warm tortillas, with a side of red rice or beans, or enjoy it on its own for a simple, hearty meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ¼ white onion, diced
- 1-2 garlic clove, diced
- 1 roma tomato, diced
- 4-6 Anaheim, Hatch or Pueblo chiles roasted, peeled and diced
- 2 small russet potatoes or 1 medium potato
- 1 cup chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
Instructions
- In a medium pan over medium-high heat, 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 onion and garlic and cook until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the tomato, green chiles and season meat with salt, pepper and cumin. Cook for another minute.
- Dice potatoes into ½" pieces.
- Add potatoes and broth. Mix and bring to a simmer.
- Turn heat to medium-low, cover and cook down for about 8-10 minutes.
- Once most of the liquid is consumed, test the potatoes with a fork. If they are fork-tender move onto the next step, if not, cover and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
24.8g
(8%)
Protein
19.9g
(40%)
Fat
10.6g
(16%)
Saturated Fat
2.7g
(14%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
324mg
(14%)
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
3.3g
(13%)
Sugar
2.8g
(6%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24.8g | 8% |
| Protein | 19.9g | 40% |
| Fat | 10.6g | 16% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7g | 14% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 324mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 13% |
| Sugar | 2.8g | 6% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.