Papas Con Chile (Print View)
Tender potatoes simmered in a vibrant, mildly spicy chile sauce. A comforting Mexican favorite.
# What You Need:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1.5 lbs potatoes, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
02 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
→ Peppers & Chiles
05 - 2-3 jalapeño or Anaheim chiles, seeded and finely chopped
→ Spices & Seasonings
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
07 - 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Oil & Garnishes
09 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
02 - Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and softened.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and chopped chiles. Cook for an additional 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add the diced tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until they soften and release their juices.
05 - Add the cubed potatoes, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
06 - Pour in ¾ cup water, just enough to partially cover the potatoes. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are fork-tender and the sauce has thickened.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve hot with warm tortillas or use as a taco filling.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It turns five humble ingredients into something that tastes like you spent hours, not minutes.
- The sauce thickens on its own while the potatoes cook, so there is no extra work involved.
- It is naturally gluten free and vegetarian, which means almost everyone at the table can enjoy it.
02 -
- Do not rush the tomato step, because properly softened tomatoes create the sauce that makes this dish special.
- Cut the potatoes into even cubes so they all finish cooking at the same time and you avoid crunchy surprises.
03 -
- Let the finished dish sit off the heat for five minutes before serving so the sauce thickens and clings to every potato cube.
- A squeeze of lime juice right at the end brightens the whole skillet and makes people ask what your secret is.