Green Chile Stew with Ground Beef // Easy and Hearty ❤️

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while still providing protein.

green chiles

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Jalapeños can add heat while being more accessible.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made easily.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

Heat a large pot over medium heat.

Add 1.5 lbs of ground beef and brown it, breaking it into chunks.

Remove excess grease after browning the beef.

Chop 7 Anaheim peppers and set aside.

Add 1 chopped medium onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot with the beef; sauté until onions are translucent.

Add 1 diced large jalapeno, 2 teaspoons of cumin, and 1.5 teaspoons of paprika; stir to combine.

Add 2 diced medium large tomatoes and 3 diced gold potatoes to the pot.

Add the chopped Anaheim peppers and 6 cups of beef broth; stir everything together.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 25-30 minutes.

Turn off the heat and add 2 cups of thawed pinto beans; let sit covered for 5 minutes.

Serve with tostadas or tortillas.

Cooking Techniques

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