Chile Verde is usually a slow-cooked stew made with pork,
but this is a fast weeknight version with quick-cooking ground beef and
store-bought green salsa.
Make it a Meal: Serve with fresh cilantro, red onion and
Monterey Jack. Add cornbread on the side and your favorite hot sauce.
Ingredients:
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1 pound 93%-lean ground beef
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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1 large red bell pepper, chopped
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 16-ounce jar green salsa, green enchilada
sauce or taco sauce
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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1/4 cup water
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 15-ounce can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed
Preparation:
1.
Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large
saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, until the
meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes.
2.
Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne;
cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
3.
Stir in salsa (or sauce) and water; bring to a
simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until
the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
4.
Stir in beans and cook until heated through,
about 1 minute.
Happy Cooking ☺