AUTHENTIC NEW MEXICO GREEN CHILE STEW

Authentic New Mexico Green Chile Stew image

Provided by catalinacrawler

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

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12 -15 hatch green chilies (if not available anaheim will work too)
2 lbs pork shoulder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
2 minced garlic cloves
1 -2 jalapeno, diced (only necessary if using anaheim chiles)
6 cups chicken broth
6 ounces beer (optional)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 large potatoes, diced 1/2-inch
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

Broil green chiles in the oven turning often to evenly darken skin making sure they don't burn.
Remove from oven and cover with a dish cloth for 10 minutes to steam the skins off.
While the chiles are resting, cube the meat, sprinkle with salt & pepper and brown with onions & garlic in oil in a large pot for 5 minutes.
add jalepeno, broth, half a can of beer, spices.bring to a simmer.
let simmer for 1 hour.
Peel skin from chiles, chop and add to the pot (including the seeds).
Let simmer for 30 minutes then add the tomatoes & potatoes (add a cup of hot water if needed).
Simmer until potatoes are done.
melt butter in a small skillet & add flour, cook for 2 minutes stirring constantly -- add to the pot.