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Mexican Beef Chile Verde Recipe is a must-try dish! Recipe

Mexican Beef Chile Verde Recipe is a must-try dish! Recipe

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5.2 from 17 reviews

This hearty Mexican Beef Chile Verde is a bold, flavorful stew that brings together tender chunks of beef, vibrant tomatillos, green chilies, and zesty spices. Slowly simmered to perfection, it’s comforting and versatile—perfect as a main dish, taco filling, or even over rice. Every spoonful is a celebration of earthy heat and rich, savory depth.

Ingredients

Beef Stew:

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat such as chuck roast, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil

Vegetables:

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 5 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups tomatillos, husked and quartered
  • 4 to 5 medium green chilies (Anaheim, Hatch, or poblano), seeded and chopped
  • 1 to 2 jalapeños (seeded for milder heat, unseeded for spicy)

Spices:

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican oregano)
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Broth and Garnish:

  • 4 cups beef broth (halal-certified if needed)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Optional garnish: chopped cilantro and/or chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry: Ensure good searing by patting the beef cubes dry with paper towels.
  2. Sear the beef: In a large Dutch oven, sear beef cubes in batches until browned on all sides, then set aside.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic: In the same pot, sauté chopped onion until translucent, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Add vegetables and spices: Stir in tomatillos, green chilies, jalapeños, cumin, oregano, coriander, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  5. Simmer: Return seared beef to the pot, pour in beef broth, and simmer covered for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Finish and serve: Stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro or parsley, and serve hot with desired sides.

Notes

  • You can blend the tomatillo mixture for a smoother sauce.
  • Adjust jalapeños based on heat preference.
  • Flavors deepen if refrigerated overnight.
  • Freezes well after cooling in an airtight container.

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