Green Chile Beef Stew with Onions and Tomatoes

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-15 · Updated 2026-04-15

A robust stew featuring beef and roasted green chiles in a savory tomato broth, simmered until flavors meld. This chilean-inspired soups ready in about 95 minutes pairs Beef chuck, Green chiles, Onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Beef chuck
• 3 Green chiles
• 1 large Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 can (14 oz) Tomato
• 3 cups Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 tsp Cornstarch
• 2 tbsp Water

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 3 minutes until onion is translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 chopped roasted green chiles, 1 tsp cumin, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Add 1 can (14 oz) diced tomato and 3 cups beef broth, bringing to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour until beef is tender.
6. Step 6: Mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stir into stew, and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.