Healthy Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Beef & Bean Chile Verde 4.7 (51) 48 Reviews Chile Verde, usually a slow-cooked stew of pork, jalapeños and tomatillos, becomes an easy weeknight meal with quick-cooking ground beef and store-bought green salsa. Make it a Meal: Serve with fresh cilantro, red onion and Monterey Jack. Add cornbread on the side and your favorite hot sauce. By Carolyn Malcoun Carolyn Malcoun As EatingWell's Associate Editorial Director, Carolyn Malcoun searches for cool farmers, chefs and other food stories to tell. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Wisconsin and a culinary arts degree from New England Culinary Institute. She started at EatingWell as an intern in the Test Kitchen in 2005 and joined the editorial team soon after. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 20, 2023 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Cook Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 10 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 6 cups Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Healthy Pregnancy Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low Added Sugar High-Protein Gluten-Free Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts 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, green enchilada sauce or taco sauce ¼ cup water 1 15-ounce can pinto or kidney beans, rinsed Directions 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. Tips Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat just before serving. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2008 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 379 Calories 12g Fat 29g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size 1 1/2 cups Calories 379 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Dietary Fiber 6g 23% Total Sugars 8g Protein 36g 72% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 4g 21% Cholesterol 87mg 29% Vitamin A 1936IU 39% Vitamin C 57mg 64% Folate 75mcg 19% Sodium 682mg 30% Calcium 80mg 6% Iron 5mg 28% Magnesium 60mg 14% Potassium 774mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved