Melissa’s Green Chile Stew

Description

My sister-in-law from New Mexico made this for us over the holidays. Very delicious and satisfying – especially with home-made tortillas!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 5 medium potatoes – peeled and cubed
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped green chile peppers
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Crumble beef into the pot and cook
  2. stirring frequently
  3. until well-browned
  4. 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
  5. Return the pot to the stove and add potatoes
  6. tomatoes
  7. chile peppers
  8. and onion to the beef. Pour in water
  9. stir to combine
  10. and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended
  11. about 1 hour.
  12. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 6

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