The Best Carne Con Chile & Potatoes - Mexican Style! (Meat and Potatoes with Chile!)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Black beans are more nutritious, while pinto beans are typically cheaper.

Dice the golden potatoes into even pieces, smaller if preferred.

Cut the beef loin flap meat into strips or dice it, ensuring even pieces.

Add a little bit of olive oil to a pan and heat it to medium to medium-high.

Season the meat with salt and pepper to taste as it cooks.

Once the meat is almost fully cooked, add the diced potatoes to the pan.

Pour in about 1/3 cup of water and reduce the heat to medium-low.

Cover the pan and let it cook for about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Check the potatoes for doneness; if larger, they may need more time.

Once the potatoes are cooked through, add hot sauce to taste and more water if desired.

If the mixture thickens, lower the heat and add more water as needed.

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