Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef (or ground pork)
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large carrot, diced
1 bell pepper, diced (any color)
1-2 cups roasted green chiles, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes)
2 cups beef broth or water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions:
Cook the Meat:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the ground beef (or ground pork) and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
Sauté the Vegetables:
Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
Add the diced carrot and bell pepper and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the Potatoes and Green Chiles:
Stir in the diced potatoes and roasted green chiles.
Add the diced tomatoes (with their juice if using canned).
Season and Simmer:
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Pour in the beef broth or water, bringing the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender and the flavors have melded together. Stir occasionally.
Adjust Seasoning and Serve:
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. It goes well with warm tortillas or rice.
Enjoy!