Gracie's Green Chile Stew

Submitted by RJ Hallstrom

"This is my attempt to duplicate the wonderful green chile stew we ate while on vacation in New Mexico earlier this month. This is a mild stew, so if you want it spicier, add jalapenos or other hot pepper(s) of your choice."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground chuck (lean)
• 1 cup yellow sweet onion, finely-diced
• 16 ounces canned diced green chiles (4 4-oz cans)
• 3 small potatoes, diced in small pieces
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups water
• 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)

directions

1. Brown meat in large pot.
2. Add chopped onion, green chiles and tomatoes.
3. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper & sugar.
4. Stir well and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
5. Add tomatoes, potatoes and water.
6. Cover and simmer for at least 30 minutes.
7. NOTE: If you want a "hotter" stew, add some chopped jalapeno or habanero peppers, to your taste.