Homemade Chili Verde 🌶️🔥
“Learned this from my mother-in-law. Simple, flavorful, and absolutely perfect in a burrito with beans and cheese!”
This Chili Verde is a rich, spicy, and savory Mexican dish made with tender chunks of beef simmered in a bold chile-tomato sauce. It’s delicious in burritos, over rice, or with warm tortillas!
Ingredients
✔️ Chuck roast, cut into cubes
✔️ ½ onion, chopped
✔️ 2 cloves garlic, minced
✔️ Several spicy chiles (choose the spiciest available)
✔️ 2-3 tomatoes, chopped
✔️ 1 cup water
✔️ 4 serrano peppers, chopped
✔️ Adobo seasoning
✔️ Salt and pepper, to taste
✔️ Oil, for cooking
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep the Ingredients
🔪 Cut the chuck roast into bite-sized cubes.
🧂 Season generously with salt, pepper, and adobo seasoning.
🌶️ Chop the onion, garlic, chiles, serrano peppers, and tomatoes.
2️⃣ Sear the Meat
🔥 In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium-high heat.
🥩 Add the cubed beef and sear until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
3️⃣ Cook the Vegetables
🧄 In the same pot, add onion and garlic. Sauté until soft and fragrant.
🌶️ Stir in chopped chiles, serrano peppers, and tomatoes. Cook until the vegetables soften.
4️⃣ Simmer the Chili Verde
🥘 Return the browned beef to the pot.
💧 Add 1 cup of water and stir to combine.
🔥 Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the meat is fork-tender and the sauce is thickened.
Serving Suggestions
🌯 Burritos – Load into a tortilla with beans and cheese.
🍚 Over Rice – Serve with Mexican rice for a hearty meal.
🌮 With Tortillas – Scoop into warm flour or corn tortillas.
🥑 Toppings – Add sour cream, fresh cilantro, avocado, or lime juice for extra flavor!
This Chili Verde is easy to make and full of bold flavors. Give it a try, and it might become your new family favorite! 😋🔥