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Hearty Green Chile Stew:

Hearty Green Chile Stew: Your Ultimate Comfort Bowl Delight

Hearty Green Chile Stew is a comforting dish featuring tender meat and vibrant flavors, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef or Lamb Stew Meat choose beef chuck or lamb shoulder for best texture
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can swap in vegetable or canola oil
  • 1 large Yellow Onion, chopped adds sweet foundation
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced infuses savory aroma
  • 2 Green Bell Peppers, roughly chopped adds texture and sweetness
  • 1 can (4-ounce) Chopped Green Chilies, undrained provides signature kick
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin essential for depth and warmth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano enhances savory complexity
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional, adjust heat level
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef or Chicken Broth control saltiness
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper for seasoning
Optional Garnishes
  • Fresh Cilantro, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hearty Green Chile Stew
  1. Prepare Meat: Pat the beef or lamb stew meat dry, season generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Brown Meat: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the meat in batches for 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  3. Cook Aromatics: Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
  4. Toast Spices: Stir in cumin, oregano, and cayenne; cook for 1 minute to release flavors.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Pour in broth and add green chilies, scraping browned bits from the pot.
  6. Slow Cook: Return meat to the pot, bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 2 to 3 hours on low.
  7. Adjust Consistency & Flavor: Taste and adjust seasoning, simmer uncovered if thinner stew is desired.
  8. Garnish & Serve: Ladle stew into bowls and garnish with cilantro if desired; serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use high-quality broth for better flavor balance and adjust spice levels according to personal preference.

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