🌶️ Green Chile Picadillo
A flavorful Mexican-style ground beef dish made with roasted green chiles, tomatoes, potatoes, and aromatic spices. It’s excellent with warm tortillas, rice, or beans.
Ingredients
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500 g (1 lb) ground beef
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2–3 roasted green chiles, chopped
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2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
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2 tomatoes, diced
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½ onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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½ teaspoon ground cumin
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½ teaspoon dried oregano
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½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
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¼ teaspoon black pepper
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½ cup water or beef broth
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Optional: 1 jalapeño for extra heat
Instructions
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Brown the beef: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
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Add garlic and spices: Stir in the garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 30 seconds.
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Cook the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes.
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Add tomatoes and chiles: Stir in the tomatoes and chopped green chiles.
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Simmer: Pour in the water or broth. Cover and simmer for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and most of the liquid has reduced.
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Finish: Taste and adjust the salt and chile. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro.
🍽️ How to Serve It
Serve hot with warm flour or corn tortillas, Mexican rice, refried beans, or a simple salad. A little avocado or fresh lime on top is also delicious.
Easy Variation
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef. You can also add peas, carrots, or zucchini for extra vegetables.
