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Beef Green Chicken Chili Freezer Meal

Beef green chicken chili freezer meal - the image is a close-up of a bowl of soup. the soup appears to be a greenish-brown color and is filled with chunks of meat, vegetables, and white beans. there are also chunks of chicken and cilantro scattered throughout the soup. in the background, there are two limes and a wooden table. the overall mood of the image is warm and inviting.

A hearty and flavorful beef and chicken green chili that can be prepared ahead and frozen for convenient meals. This chili combines tender beef, shredded chicken, and a vibrant green chili sauce for a comforting dish perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, mild
1 (7-ounce) can diced green chilies, hot
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies, mild
2 cups tomatillo salsa verde
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 (15-ounce) can white beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove beef from the pot and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Place the chicken breasts in the pot with the onions and garlic. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Add the browned ground beef back into the pot.
Stir in the diced green chilies (both mild and hot), tomatillo salsa verde, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer the chili uncovered over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the drained and rinsed white beans and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice.
Allow the chili to cool completely before portioning it into freezer-safe containers or bags.
Label and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and warm on the stove over medium heat until heated through.