BEEF STEW WITH POBLANOS, TOMATILLOS, AND POTATOES

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From Cooking Light. When I MADE THIS stew, I did end up adding a bit more salt and pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lime. It was delicious!

Provided by kitchenslave03

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 poblano chiles
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
2 cups onions, chopped
1/3 cup flour
2 lbs beef stew meat, in bite sized pieces
1 teaspoon salt, divided
12 ounces pale mexican beer, like Corona
2 cups water
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
6 garlic cloves, minced
28 ounces tomatillos, canned-drained and crushed
14 ounces low sodium beef broth
6 cups white potatoes, peeled and cut in 1 inch cubes
1/2 teaspoon fresh pepper
3/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled
cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Place poblanos on a foil lined baking sheet; broil 10 min or til blackened and charred, turning occasionally. Place in a freezer bag or a bowl covered with plastic wrap. Let stand 15 minute Peel chilies; cut in half lengthwise. Discard seeds and membranes. Chop chilies and set aside.
  • Heat 1 t oil in large Dutch oven over med-high. Add onion; saute 10 min or til tender and golden. Spoon into large bowl.
  • Place flour in a shallow bowl or pie plate. Dredge beef in flour, shaking excess off. Heat remaining oil in pan over med-high. Add half of beef; sprinkle with 1/4 t salt. Cook 6 min, browning on all sides. Add browned beef to onion. Repeat browning with remaining beef and salt.
  • Add beer to pan, scraping up browned bits. Add chilies, 2 c water, pepper, oregano, cumin, garlic, tomatillos, and broth; bring to a simmer. Stir in beef and onions. Cover, reduce heat to med-low and simmer for 1 hour or until beef is just tender.
  • Stir in potatoes. Simmer, uncovered, 50 min or til beef and potato are very tender and sauce is thick, stirring occasionally. Stir in remaining 1/2 t salt and pepper. Ladle 1 1/3 cups stew into each of 8 bowls; sprinkle each serving with 1 1/2 T cheese and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 118, Sodium 651.9, Carbohydrate 42, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 7.7, Protein 35

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