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Beef & Bean Chile Verde

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Chile Verde, usually a slow-cooked stew of pork, jalapeños and tomatillos, becomes an easy weeknight meal with quick-cooking ground beef and store-bought green salsa. Make it a Meal: Serve with fresh cilantro, red onion and Monterey Jack. Add cornbread on the side and your favorite hot sauce.

 

Beef & Bean Chile Verde

 

 

 

 


RECIPE OVERVIEW

Serves
4
Prep Time
20 min.
Total Time
30 min.
Nutrition Profile: Diabetes Appropriate   Gluten Free Diet   Healthy Weight   Heart Healthy   High Fiber   High Potassium   Low Calorie   Low Cholesterol   Low Sat Fat  

 

INGREDIENTS

1 pound 93%-lean ground beef

1 large red bell pepper, chopped

1 large onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, chopped

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 16-ounce j green salsa, green enchilada sauce or taco sauce

1/4 cup water

1 15-ounce c pinto or kidney beans, rinsed

 

COOKING DIRECTIONS

Step 1
Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in salsa (or sauce) and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.

 


MAKE AHEAD TIP

Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat just before serving.

 

NUTRITION INFO

Per serving
Calories: 307
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fat: 8g
Protein: 27g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 64mg
Potassium: 641mg
Sodium: 516mg
Exchanges: 1 starch, 2 vegetable, 3 lean meat
Carbohydrate Servings: 1 1/2

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Shopping List
  • 1. 1 pound 93%-lean ground beef
  • 2. 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3. 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4. 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 5. 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 6. 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 7. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 8. 1 16-ounce j green salsa, green enchilada sauce or taco sauce
  • 9. 1/4 cup water
  • 10. 1 15-ounce c pinto or kidney beans, rinsed
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