Mexican Ground Beef Stew with Jalapeño (Edit recipe)

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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.

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

40 minutes

INGREDIENTS

12

Serves: 6

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Ingredients

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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
  1. In a large Dutch oven or pot, add a tablespoon of oil if meat is more than 85% lean.
  2. Season with salt, pepper and cumin (if desired).
  3. Brown the meat and break it up as it cooks using a wooden spoon.
  4. Continue to cook until the meat is almost completely cooked through.
  5. Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant.
  6. Next, add the tomato and jalapeño and cook for another minute.
  7. Add 3 cups of chicken or beef broth and 3 cups of hot water.
  8. Dice two medium potatoes (or 1 large potato) into 1/2" pieces.
  9. Add potatoes to the stew and stir.
  10. Bring to a simmer and let the stew simmer until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10-15 minutes.
  11. Taste for salt and adjust seasoning as necessary.
  12. Serve in a soup bowl with the broth.
  13. 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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This 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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