Description
Discover the authentic and flavor-packed Best Mexican Beef Chile Verde, a traditional Hispanic stew famous for its tender beef and smoky green chilies. Perfect for sharing on any occasion, this hearty dish offers a vibrant taste of Mexican cuisine with easy-to-follow steps and bold flavors that will elevate your cooking experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 fresh green chilies, roasted and peeled
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional: jalapeños, for extra heat
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or slow cooker and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Roast the fresh green chilies over an open flame or in the oven until charred. Peel off the skin, remove seeds if desired, and chop roughly.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the roasted chilies along with cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
- Return the browned beef to the pot, pour in chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and cook on low heat or in a slow cooker for 2-3 hours until the beef becomes tender and flavors meld.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with tortillas, rice, or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Roasting the green chilies imparts a smoky flavor essential for authentic Chile Verde.
- Adjust the heat level with more or fewer jalapeños or green chilies based on your spice preference.
- Using quality beef like chuck roast yields the best tenderness and flavor.
- Slow cooking helps develop rich, deep flavors and tender meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cook / Stove Top
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: Thirty-five grams
- Cholesterol: 80mg