Description
Green Chile Picadillo is a classic Mexican dish that combines ground beef or turkey with roasted green chiles, potatoes, and vibrant spices, delivering both warmth and flavor. This comforting meal is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Whether served in tacos, over rice, or enjoyed on its own, Green Chile Picadillo is sure to satisfy your cravings. With a cooking time of just 50 minutes, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 2–3 roasted green chiles (like Hatch or poblano)
- 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
- 1 large potato (peeled and diced)
- ½ cup peas (optional)
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add the ground beef or turkey to the skillet; cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Stir in diced tomatoes, roasted green chiles, diced potato, and optional peas.
- Season with cumin, coriander, oregano, salt, and pepper; pour in beef broth or water.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg