Description
This Must-Try Mexican Beef Green Chile is warm, tangy, and packed with savory beef flavor, featuring tender cubes of chuck roast simmered in bright green enchilada sauce with garlic, onion, and jalapeño.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups green enchilada sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2–3 jalapeños, diced (adjust for spice)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Tortillas for serving
Instructions
- Pat the beef cubes dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Prepare the onion, garlic, and jalapeños.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add diced onion to the pot and cook until translucent, about 4-6 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute. Return the beef, then add enchilada sauce and beef broth. Stir in jalapeños, cumin, and more seasoning.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender and sauce has thickened. Serve hot with garnishes and warm tortillas.
Notes
For a milder chile, use 1 jalapeño and remove seeds. This dish can be made ahead and is perfect for freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 0mg