BEEF STEW WITH POBLANOS, TOMATILLOS, AND POTATOES

Beef Stew With Poblanos, Tomatillos, and Potatoes image

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