Beef & Bean Chile Verde

By sunitagt

Calories 309
Fat 8 g
Saturated fat 3 g
Cholesterol 64 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Protein 27 g
Sodium 516 mg

Ingredients

• 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1 16-ounce jar green salsa, or green enchilada sauce or taco sauce
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 15-ounce can pinto beans, or kidney beans, rinsed

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from webmd.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.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.