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Green Chile Ground Beef Stew and Tamales

Green Chile Ground Beef Stew is a hearty, smoky, and flavorful dish made with roasted green chiles and tender ground beef, served with warm tamales for the perfect Southwestern meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 29 minutes
Total Time 39 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 –3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 –3 cups chicken broth adjust for desired thickness
  • 8 –10 roasted green chiles peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic diced
  • ½ onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 –2 tablespoons oil if needed
  • 4 –6 tamales for serving

Method
 

Brown the Beef:
  1. In a large pot or skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add Aromatics:
  1. Stir in diced onion and garlic. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Thicken the Base:
  1. Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
Add Chiles & Broth:
  1. Add chopped green chiles, then slowly stir in chicken broth. Stir constantly to avoid lumps.
Season & Simmer:
  1. Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20–30 minutes until thickened.
Serve:
  1. Spoon stew into bowls and serve hot with freshly steamed tamales, warm tortillas, or over rice.

Notes

Roast your own chiles for the best flavor.
Simmer uncovered to reduce and concentrate flavors.
Let the stew rest 10 minutes after cooking to thicken and develop flavor.
Try beef broth for a richer base or vegetable broth for a lighter version.