Mama's Green Chili Recipe

Name: Mama's Green Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb flank steak (fajita steak); 14 an onion (diced); 1 lb ground beef; 1 whole celery rib (diced); 1 tablespoon butter; 20 ounces green chilies; 2 (8 ounce) cans beef stock; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon pepper; 6 potatoes (chopped up); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

1 lb flank steak (fajita steak)
14 an onion (diced)
1 lb ground beef
1 whole celery rib (diced)
1 tablespoon butter
20 ounces green chilies
2 (8 ounce) cans beef stock
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon pepper
6 potatoes (chopped up)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup water

1
Cook ground beef; save grease.
2
Cook flank steak in ground beef grease.
3
Mix beefs together in a big pot.
4
Saute diced onions and celery 5-10 minutes in butter.
5
Put beef, onions, celery, green chilis, beef stock, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a big pot.
6
Simmer for two hours.
7
After two hours, add chopped up potatoes.
8
Simmer 45 minutes.
9
Meanwhile, stir cornstarch and cold water in a separate bowl until it looks like milk.
10
Turn big pot to a boil.
11
Slowly, over a period of about 15 minutes, add in cornstarch mixture until it thickens.
12
Serve with cheese, sour cream, and/or tomatoes.

904

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb flank steak (fajita steak), 14 an onion (diced), 1 lb ground beef, 1 whole celery rib (diced), and more.

Yes, Mama's Green Chili falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mama's Green Chili

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Variations & substitutions

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