Melissa's Green Chile Stew

My sister-in-law from New Mexico made this for us over the holidays. Very delicious and satisfying - especially with home-made tortillas!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 320 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 cups water
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 cup chopped green chile peppers
• 5 medium potatoes - peeled and cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Crumble beef into pot and cook, stirring frequently, until well-browned. Drain excess fat, and return to the stove.

Step 2

Add potatoes, stewed tomatoes, green chilies, onion, and water to the pot with the beef, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.