Green Chile Stew Recipe
A hearty and flavorful Green Chile Stew featuring tender beef, potatoes, and a blend of green chiles and spices simmered to perfection for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds lean beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
- 1 3/4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 4-ounce can chopped green chile peppers
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch pieces
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown beef: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cubed beef, chopped onion, and celery. Cook and stir for about 5 minutes until the beef is browned and the onions become soft, which helps build the stew’s flavor base.
- Simmer: Pour in the diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, beef broth, and chopped green chile peppers. Stir in garlic powder, Mexican oregano, and ground cumin. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer gently for about 1 hour or until the beef is tender and flavorful.
- Add potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and continue to simmer uncovered if needed for about 30-40 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and all flavors meld together nicely. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning as necessary to perfect the balance.
- Garnish: Remove the stew from heat and ladle into serving bowls. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro for a bright, fresh finish before serving.
Notes
- Use lean beef stew meat to avoid excess fat and keep the stew hearty but not greasy.
- Low-sodium beef broth allows better control over the saltiness of the stew.
- Simmering slowly develops deep flavors and ensures tender meat.
- Adjust the amount of green chile peppers based on your preferred spice level.
- Potatoes can be substituted with other root vegetables like carrots or parsnips for a variation.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day after flavors have melded further.
Keywords: green chile stew, beef stew, hearty stew, southwestern cuisine, comfort food
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