@therecipecollector: Hello, home-style comfort food cooks and hearty stew enthusiasts! NancyG here, from The Recipe Collector. Today, I'm sharing an absolute triumph of comforting one-pot dining: this gorgeous Calabacitas with Ground Beef and Green Chili! This savory, vegetable-packed, and pepper-kissed southwestern dish fills the kitchen with rich ground beef aromas, tender squash notes, and vibrant green chile warmth. Just look at that wonderful deep skillet in the photo, showcasing a rich broth simmering with fresh zucchini, seasoned ground beef, and whole green chiles. This recipe is expertly scaled to serve 4 to 6 people for a cozy family supper, hitting every note of savory, hearty, and comforting perfection! **Recipe Details** * **Servings:** 4 to 6 people * **Prep Time:** 15 minutes * **Cook Time:** 25 minutes * **Total Time:** 40 minutes **Full Ingredient List** * 1.5 lbs ground beef * 1 medium yellow onion (diced) * 3 cloves garlic (minced) * 4 medium zucchini (cut into bite-sized chunks) * 2 cups beef broth * 1 cup diced green chiles (mild or medium) * 2 whole green chile peppers * 1 tsp ground cumin * 1 tsp salt * 0.5 tsp black pepper * 2 tbsp olive oil **Detailed Instructions** 1. **Brown the Beef:** Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and diced yellow onion, cooking until beef is browned and onions are translucent. Drain excess grease. 2. **Aromatics and Spices:** Stir in minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. 3. **Add Vegetables and Broth:** Add chopped zucchini, diced green chiles, whole green chile peppers, and beef broth to the skillet. Stir everything together. 4. **Simmer:** Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until zucchini is tender and flavors have melded. 5. **Serve Hot:** Remove lid, stir, ladle into warm bowls, and serve immediately! **Chef's Notes by NancyG** * **Zucchini Texture:** Simmer just until tender to keep it from getting mushy. * **Chile Heat Level:** Adjust spice by choosing mild or hot diced green chiles. * **One-Pot Meal:** Enjoy on its own or with warm flour tortillas. **Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)** * Calories: 340 kcal * Total Fat: 22 g * Saturated Fat: 7 g * Cholesterol: 75 mg * Sodium: 890 mg * Total Carbohydrates: 12 g * Dietary Fiber: 3 g * Sugars: 6 g * Protein: 25 g #TheRecipeCollector #NancyGCookOn #Calabacitas #GroundBeefRecipes #GreenChile

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