Beef and Bean Chile Verde
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 2 people
Categories: Gluten-Free, Soup
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound 93%-lean ground beef
- 1/2 large red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 16-ounce jar green salsa, green enchilada sauce or taco sauce
- 1/8 cup water
- 1 7-ounce can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed
Directions
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Cook beef, bell pepper and onion in a large saucepan over medium heat, crumbling the meat with a wooden spoon, until the meat is browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and cayenne; cook until fragrant, about 15 seconds. Stir in salsa (or sauce) and water; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in beans and cook until heated through, about 1 minute.