Green chile stew is a dish made with stewed green chiles, usually Hatch chiles, and other ingredients such as onions, garlic, tomatoes, and pork. It is a popular dish in the American Southwest and is often served with tortillas and cheese.
IN A LARGE PAN SAUTE ONIONS AND GARLIC IN THE OLIVE OIL UNTIL ONIONS ARETENDER.
CUBE THE STEAK AND ADD TO THE ONIONS.
LIGHTLY SEAR THE STEAK.
STIRIN THE SEASONINGS.
ADD 1/2 TEASPOON OF GARLIC POWDER TO THE CHILES.
STIRTHE CHILES INTO THE MEAT.
NEXT ADD CHOPPED TOMATOES TO THE MIXTURE.
ADDTHE BOILING WATER.
COVER AND LET SIMMER ON LOW FOR 20 MINUTES.
TURN OFFHEAT AND LET STAND FOR 10 MINUTES.
SERVE WITH PINTO BEANS AND FLOURTORTILLAS.
PINTO BEANS:PRESOAK BEANS IN WATER FOR 4 TO 5 HOURS OR OVERNIGHT.
PLACE THE SOAKEDBEANS AND THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS IN A CROCK POT.
ADD ENOUGH WATER TOCOVER THE BEANS.
COOK BEANS UNTIL TENDER, ALL DAY, ON HIGH, IN THE CROCKPOT OR 1 1/2 TO 2 HOURS ON THE STOVE TOP.
NOTE: PLACE THE PINTO BEANS ON THE PLATE FIRST, THEN COVER WITH STEW.