Authentic Green Chile Picadillo
A savory Mexican dish featuring ground beef, roasted green chiles, potatoes, and spices.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Tongs for roasting chiles
- Cutting board & knife
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or pork/turkey
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 roasted green chiles Hatch or poblano
- 2 tomatoes diced
- 1 large potato peeled & diced
- ½ cup peas optional
- ½ tsp cumin coriander, oregano
- ¼ cup beef broth or water
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast chiles over an open flame or broiler, steam, peel, and chop.
- Brown beef in a skillet, remove and set aside.
- Sauté onions, garlic, and potatoes in olive oil.
- Return beef to skillet, add tomatoes, chiles, peas, and spices.
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Serve with tortillas, rice, or beans.