Simple And Delicious Chili Verde

Eleanor Craig

This is an authentic Mexican chili verde made with salsa verde, which is a green salsa, and ground beef. Perfect for cool and rainy days!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings people

Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (minced beef)
1 large green pepper (green capsicum) - chopped
1 medium red onion - chopped
3 cloves garlic - diced
1 tablespoon chili powder (chilli powder in British English)
2 teaspoons cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper - or to taste
1 jar salsa verde - or make your own
1 can pinto beans - drained and rinsed
8 tablespoons cheddar cheese - shredded, or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

In a large skillet, brown ground beef and drain any fat.
Add onion, garlic and bell pepper and spices.
Cook until vegetables are tender.
Add the salsa verde and pinto beans.
Heat thoroughly and serve.
Top with some of the chopped red onions, chips, olives, corn, sliced jalapeno, and 2 tablespoons of reduced-fat cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 216kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 29gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 575mgPotassium: 618mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1994IUVitamin C: 66mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 4mg

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