Serves 8-10, or more.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey), preferably 93% lean
1 small onion, diced
1 small green pepper, diced
1-1/2 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ancho chile powder
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 4-oz can diced green chiles
1 10-oz can Ro*Tel
28 oz canned chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp kosher salt, or to taste
Directions
In a wide nonstick skillet, brown the beef over low-medium heat, breaking it apart with a spatula.
When the beef is mostly browned, add the onion and green pepper, and continue to sauté for 3-4 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
Add the chili powder, cumin, ancho chile and oregano, and stir for 2 minutes, until the spices are mixed into the meat and a thick paste forms. Stir in the green chiles, then the Ro*Tel, and finally add the chopped tomatoes. Mix everything well, and reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently to keep the sauce from sticking, for 30 minutes, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce is very thick.
Taste, and season with kosher salt.
Use the sauce as a filling for tortillas, or allow to cool completely, and freeze.