Description

Make this stew on one of those cold days when you need a warm, comforting dish. Serve with a crusty bread to soak up all of that wonderful broth.

Ingredients

• 3 T. vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 lb. beef sirloin or pork butt, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 1/2 c. diced onion
• 1 T. minced garlic
• 6 c. chicken or beef stock/broth
• 1 lb. red or white potatoes, cut into 1/2 - 3/4-inch cubes
• 2 - 3 t. salt, or to taste
• 3 c. roasted, peeled, chopped green chile, or to taste
• 3 T. diced red bell pepper
• 2 T. chopped cilantro, to taste

Steps

1. Heat oil in a 6 quart pot over high heat; brown the meat in batches; remove meat to a platter; set aside.
2. In the same oil and pot, saute onions until golden; add garlic; saute 1 minute. Return meat to the pan along with any juices that may have accumulated. Add stock/broth, potatoes and salt; bring to a boil; reduce heat; simmer 1 hour, until potatoes are tender. Add green chile and red bell pepper; cook 15 - 20 minutes. Add cilantro; stir. Serve.
3. 8 servings.