Beef & Bean Chile Verde

Name: Beef & Bean Chile Verde
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
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; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 16-ounce jar green salsa or enchilada sauce; ¼ cup water; 1 15-ounce can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Recipe GLPR98207818a1e01a

Mexican

Main Course

30 min

299 cal

Servings: 8

Stovetop

SNAP eligible

A quick and hearty chile verde featuring lean ground beef, bell peppers, and onions simmered with warming spices and tangy green salsa, finished with tender beans. Ready in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free one-pot meal serves 8 and is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

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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

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste

1 16-ounce jar green salsa or enchilada sauce

¼ cup water

1 15-ounce can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

In a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon as it browns, for 5-7 minutes until no pink remains and the internal temperature reaches 160°F. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Add the chopped bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the browned beef and stir well. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and become fragrant.
Sprinkle the chili powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper over the mixture. Stir constantly for about 1 minute to toast the spices and distribute them evenly throughout.
Pour in the green salsa and water, stirring to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the rinsed beans and stir gently to incorporate. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld and the sauce reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional cayenne pepper if desired.
Serve hot in bowls and garnish as desired with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, diced onion, or other traditional chile verde toppings.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4.5

Ground beef, pinto beans, and basic aromatics are reliable finds at every Charlotte grocery chain, and green salsa is widely stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Kroger, and Walmart—no special trip required. The stated 30 minutes is honest for browning meat and simmering, though you'll need closer to 40 minutes if the beans are canned and drained rather than pre-cooked. Cost per serving lands around $1.50–$1.75 with ground beef at typical prices, making this economical family food. The caveat: "chile verde" here is green salsa–based rather than slow-cooked poblano-forward, so manage expectations if you're picturing a deeper, roasted chile flavor; this is more a quick weeknight chili that happens to use green salsa.