Description
Green Chile Picadillo is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table. This hearty recipe combines savory ground beef with smoky roasted green chiles, tender potatoes, and vibrant tomatoes to create a satisfying meal. Whether served in tacos, over rice, or enjoyed on its own, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. With its blend of spices and fresh ingredients, Green Chile Picadillo offers a delightful culinary experience that’s both nutritious and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2–3 roasted green chiles (Hatch or poblano)
- 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 1 large potato (peeled and diced)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Beef broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, dicing the tomatoes and potato, and roasting the green chiles if not already done.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent; add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and brown the ground beef.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, potato cubes, chopped green chiles, optional peas, spices, and broth. Mix well.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning as needed before serving warm as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg