Mexican Ground Beef Stew with Jalapeño
This traditional Mexican ground beef stew simmers with fiery jalapeños, potatoes and other tasty ingredients. It is fast, easy, and budget-friendly, yet bursting with warm, satisfying spice and flavor. This hearty and healthy dish is also paleo and Whole30 friendly and makes a perfect weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb1 lb1 lb Ground Beef
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Kosher Salt, (plus more to taste)
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Black Pepper, ground
- .25 tsp.25 tsp.25 tsp Ground Cumin, (optional)
- .25 whole.25 whole.25 whole Onion, diced
- 1 clove1 clove1 clove Garlic, clove, diced
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Roma Tomato, diced
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Jalapeño, (*see notes), diced
- 2 whole2 whole2 whole White Potatoes, medium (or 1 large potato)
- 3 cups3 cups3 cups Hot Water
- 3 cups3 cups3 cups Beef Broth, or chicken (check ingredients for Whole30)
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- In a large Dutch oven or pot, add a tablespoon of oil if meat is more than 85% lean.
- Season with salt, pepper and cumin (if desired).
- Brown the meat and break it up as it cooks using a wooden spoon.
- Continue to cook until the meat is almost completely cooked through.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Next, add the tomato and jalapeño and cook for another minute.
- Add 3 cups of chicken or beef broth and 3 cups of hot water.
- Dice two medium potatoes (or 1 large potato) into 1/2" pieces.
- Add potatoes to the stew and stir.
- Bring to a simmer and let the stew simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
- Taste for salt and adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Serve in a soup bowl with the broth.
- You can also serve it with less broth in a shallow bowl with a side of red rice, Mexican white rice or refried beans and tortillas.
Notes
For extra spice, replace one or two of the jalapeños with serrano peppers.
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Paleo Shellfish Free Soups Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Whole30This is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 230 |
Fat: | 13 g |
Carbohydrates: | 2 g |
Protein: | 25 g |
Cholesterol: | 67 g |
Sodium: | 380 mg |
Fiber: | 1 g |
Sugars: | 2 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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