HATCH GREEN CHILE STEW WITH GROUND BEEF: Simple Recipe

Hatch chiles

🥗Healthier: Anaheim chiles

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Anaheim chiles offer a similar flavor profile with less heat.

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs reduce fat while maintaining moisture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be homemade.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: parsnips

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and sweetness.

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and coat the bottom with oil.

Add ground beef and break it up as it cooks.

Create a well in the pan and add diced onion; let it fry before mixing with the beef.

Once the beef is browned, mince garlic directly into the pan.

Add chopped green chiles and diced tomatoes; mix everything together.

Add diced potatoes and mix again.

Season with salt and pepper, then pour in water until it covers all ingredients.

Add a beef bouillon cube and stir until dissolved.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and let simmer until potatoes are tender.

Cooking Techniques

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