Description
Must-Try Mexican Beef Chile Verde is a flavorful, comforting dish that brings the vibrant spirit of Mexican cuisine to your dinner table. With its tender beef chuck roast simmered in a spicy green sauce made from fresh chiles, onions, and garlic, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights. Serve it with warm tortillas or rice for a complete meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this delicious culinary adventure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
Instructions
- Chop the onions and garlic finely.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, add oil and sear the beef chuck roast until browned on all sides (about 4–5 minutes per side).
- Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent (3–4 minutes).
- Stir in green chiles, cumin, and oregano; cook for another minute.
- Pour in beef broth to cover the meat completely; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 2–3 hours until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg