If you’re looking for a comforting, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for family dinners, this Carne con Chile Verde is a recipe you’ll want to make again and again. Tender chunks of beef are simmered in a rich, smoky green chile sauce made with roasted tomatillos, peppers, garlic, and fresh cilantro. The result is a hearty, authentic dish that’s bursting with bold Southwestern flavor.
What will you need?
- Chuck roast
- salt
- white onion
- garlic
- avocado oil
- tomatillos
- jalapeno
- serrano
- fresh cilantro
- oregano
- Knorr chicken bouillon
- chicken stock
- bay leaf
- poblanos
- refried beans
- Mexican rice
- queso fresco
- corn tortillas
- lime
How to make it
Make the salsa verde. Add the tomatillos, jalapeno, serranoes, 1/2 a white onion, and the garlic to a dry pan over medium heat. Roast until a good char forms on all sides of the veggies. About 10 minutes. Remove the skin from the garlic and add everything to a blender along with 1 tsp salt, Knorr chicken bouillon, cilantro, oregano, and chicken stock. Blend until smooth.
Season the beef with salt. Add the avocado oil to a pot over high heat. Once the oil starts to smokie, add in the beef, in batches, to not overcrowd. Sear until browned on all sides. About 5 minutes. Once all the beef is browned, reduce the heat to medium and add the onion. Sauté for 5 minutes and add back in the beef. Pour in the salsa verde and add the bay leaf. Give it a mix and bring to a simmer.
Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame until charred on both sides. You can also do this under the broiler for abut 5 minutes per side. Once charred, add them to a plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes. Use a knife to scrape off the charred skin. Remove the stem. Open the peppers up and scrape out any seeds. Dice the peppers and add them to the pot with the meat. Cover the pot and let simmer for 3 hours or until the meat is very tender, stirring occasionally. Taste for salt.
Serve with rice, beans, and fresh tortillas. Top with onion, cilantro, queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime. Hope you enjoy!
