Homemade Chile Meat Recipe Simple, Savory Beef Dish Made from Scratch! By Letitia Montoya

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork often costs less.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while canned sauce is often cheaper.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: creme fraiche

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with fewer calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

In a large pot, heat a little oil over medium heat.

Add the diced beef and cook until browned on all sides.

Once the meat is browned, add the diced onions and minced garlic. Cook for about 6-10 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.

Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper, stirring to coat the meat and onions.

Pour in the beef bouillon broth and 2 cups of water. Stir to combine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender. Stir occasionally, adding more water if the broth reduces too much.

Before serving, taste the broth and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.

If you want to add a chile flavor, you can stir in 1-2 teaspoons of chile powder or some diced green chiles during the cooking process.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level: