Green Chili Stew
Ingredients
- 1 pound stew meat
- 1 can (16 oz.) pinto beans - drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) beef broth
- 1 can (16 oz.) tomatoes - diced w/juice
- 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon cumin (more according to your taste)
- 1 medium bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, or 3-4 gloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons onion powder, or 1 med onion, diced
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1/2 C red cooking wine
Cut stew meat into bite size pieces and brown in cooking oil. Drain the pinto beans and rinse very well. Add all ingredients to browned meat, bring to a simmering boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours, or until meat is tender.
Serve over a bowl of rice.
Notes: The ginger helps to cut the flatulent effect of the beans.