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Perfect Green Chile Stew

This easy, bold Mexican-style Green Chile Stew with beef and tortillas is perfect comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 large green chiles roasted, peeled, and diced
  • 1 15 oz can green chili sauce
  • 1 large white onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp beef bouillon or beef base
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp corn oil
  • 1 dozen flour tortillas for serving
  • ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 tbsp sour cream optional, for topping

Method
 

Step 1: Prep the Vegetables
  1. Remove the stems and seeds from the roasted green chiles, then dice them finely. Chop the onion and mince the garlic clove. This prep helps the flavors blend evenly into the stew.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
  1. Heat the corn oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and green chiles, and sauté until they become soft and fragrant—about 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3: Brown the Ground Beef
  1. Add the ground beef to the pot with the veggies. Break it up with a spoon and cook until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
Step 4: Build the Stew
  1. Stir in the green chili sauce, beef bouillon, and kosher salt. Reduce the heat to low and let the stew simmer gently for 30 to 45 minutes. The flavors will meld together beautifully, and the stew will thicken slightly.
Step 5: Warm the Tortillas
  1. While the stew simmers, warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet, or wrap them in foil and heat in the oven. Warm tortillas elevate the whole dish!
Step 6: Assemble and Serve
  1. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the green chile stew into each tortilla. Top with shredded cheese and a dollop of sour cream, or serve the stew in a bowl alongside warm tortillas for dipping.