American Indian Green Chile Stew Food

AMERICAN INDIAN GREEN CHILE STEW

Steps:

• Peel and cube the potato into 1/2 inch diameter pieces; put the potatoes into a pot with about 4 cups of water to cover and boil until fork tender (not quite soft enough to mash). Drain and set aside.
• In the same pot on medium heat, cook the ground beef and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper. Break into serving sized pieces (whatever size you want).
• Add the chili powder, if using, to the beef and stir.
• When the beef is browned, turn off the heat. Slowly add the flour to the beef in order to make a roux. Mix the flour into the beef completely until no dry flour remains.
• Add the green chiles, corn, salt, black pepper and chili powder. Fully mix all the ingredients and place the stockpot back on the stovetop.
• Bring up to temperature on medium heat, stirring occasionally. This may take up to 30 minutes or more.
• Serve, garnishing with sour cream and cheese if desired.

GREEN CHILE STEW

Steps:

• Brown pork, chicken, or beef in oil. Sprinkle flour over the meat and add chopped garlic according to your taste. Add chicken bouillon, crushed tomatoes, potatoes, and Green Chile. Add salt to taste. Bring to a slow boil and simmer until meat and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. The secret is to add a teaspoon of kitchen bouquet at almost the end of cooking, which brings out the flavor even more! You can sprinkle shredded cheese on top if you like and serve with warm tortillas or crusty bread.

GREEN CHILE STEW

Steps:

• Start by peeling and cubing the potato into 1/2-inch diameter pieces and set aside.
• Next, in a saute pan on medium heat, cook the ground beef and lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• While the beef is cooking, place 4 cups water in a stock pot with the potatoes and bring to a boil. Cook the potatoes until fork tender; do not cook until the potatoes mash.
• When all the rawness is cooked out of the beef, turn off the heat. Slowly add the flour while mixing into the beef in order to make a roux. Mix the flour into the beef completely until no dry flour remains. (Depending on the fat ratio of the beef, you may need to add more or less flour. This all depends on how thick you want your stew in texture.)
• Once your roux is complete, add to the stockpot with the cooked potatoes. The meat may be in large pieces, so with a large spoon, break up into desired size. Once the meat is fully broken down, add the green chiles, corn, green chili powder, 2 teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons black pepper. Fully mix all the ingredients and place the stockpot back on the stove top. Bring up to temperature on medium heat. Once the soup is at proper serving temperature, serve in medium bowls and enjoy. Feel free to add cheese or sour cream if desired.
• Optional serving suggestions: grated cheese, sour cream.

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Dredge chicken in flour and shake off excess. Brown chicken well on both sides, then remove and set aside.
• Add onions to pot, season lightly with salt and cook, stirring, until softened and beginning to brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and cumin, and cook for 1 minute. Then add chopped chiles and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
• Return chicken to pot; reduce heat to a brisk simmer, and cook, covered with lid ajar, for 30 minutes. Add potatoes and carrots and cook for 20 to 25 minutes more, until vegetables are soft but not falling apart.
• Skim fat from surface of sauce. Taste for seasoning and adjust salt. For a thicker sauce, add dissolved cornstarch and stir well. Cook for 1 minute more.
• Serve in deep wide soup plates with plenty of sauce. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with warm tortillas and lime wedges.