(Heya Peeps! Writing a breakfast cookbook this fall really knocked the wind out of my sails in cooking and creating in the kitchen. After that intense couple of months I needed a little break, so I haven’t posted a new recipe here at R&H since publishing the book. This is the first one, and I have a couple more up my sleeve for this week and next. I hope you’ll share and give it some lovin’! Thanks – you guys are the best!)
This recipe is inspired by my awesome friend, Stacy, of Stacy Makes Cents. I was lucky enough to be a tester for her slow cooker ebook a while ago (Crock On <– Yep, I took the time to sign up as an affiliate because DANG the recipe I tested was mind-blowing deliciousness, and I’m pretty convinced everyone on the planet should try it).
The recipe in the book that I tested is the Cheesy Sausage Potatoes, and it was a beautiful, beautiful thing. That was the first time I had ever used green chilies. They come in a can, and I have no idea what the fresh version would be. What do they even look like? I love me some Mexican food, but I’m not exactly an expert.
Anyway, for this recipe I took a couple of the same ingredients (especially those addictive little green chilies – *not* at all spicy, in case you’re wondering) and whipped up this quick stove top ground beef dish.
Oh man, I’m hungry just staring at that photo and typing this out. It was delish. A winner with Chris, too. It was really fast to whip up – if you have ground beef thawed it’s easily 20 minutes or less. AND, of course, it’s frugal (a must around here, especially since hubs quit his job last month).
Try it for a busy weeknight dinner, or lunch, or whenever. Easily doubles and makes GREAT leftovers the next day!
Check out: Quick Healthy Meals Ultimate Guide (101 Tips, Recipes, and Strategies) for recipes like this one and tips for eating well when you’re short on time!
(If you like this recipe, don’t miss my recipe for Chili Cheese Lentils: Frugal & Healthy 30-Minute Dinner!)
Creamy Green Chili Beef
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1.5 cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon real sea salt
- 1 can diced green chilies small
- ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat cast-iron pan with butter.
- Saute onions.
- Add ground beef to brown.
- When ground beef is mostly cooked but still a bit pink, add the rest of the ingredients (except the cheese).
- Stir well to combine.
- Simmer, stirring often, until ground beef is fully cooked. Stir in half of the cheese.
- Serve and garnish with remaining cheese.
Notes
Nutrition
Alicia
Easy and family friendly! Thank you!
Beth
Glad you liked it! Now I’m totally craving this recipe again! 🙂
Joelle
I made this for dinner tonight and my oh my! She’s a keeper!!!
Emily @ Live Renewed
Making this again tonight – it is delicious! Even the picky kids likes it! And I love how quick and easy it is – with things I have on hand! Thanks for a great, easy recipe!
Maggie
this reminds me SOS…ground beef with a can of cream of mushroom soup over toast 🙂 but obviously more natural…I know my fam likes SOS, so may be able to make this instead and then do rice or noodles, like you mentioned…
Alyssa
I’m going to finally try this recipe next week! So excited 🙂
Rachel @ reprezent98201
Looks delicious! I think I’ll make some ahead of time and have it ready for my hubby to heat up cuz I coach from 5-7 most nights (my out-of-the-house job 🙂 ). Do you think it would work to do that?
Beth
Absolutely! I ate the reheated leftovers for 3 days 🙂