Easy Green Chile Stew Recipe

 

Ingredients

1 tsp. coriander seeds
1 Tbsp. canola oil
1 pound lean ground beef (optional for vegetarians)
½ medium onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
24 ounces of homemade chicken stock or water
3 to 4 cups roasted, peeled, chopped green chile (mild, medium or hot – your preference)
2 cups cooked pinto beans
¼ to ½ tsp. salt (to taste)

Instructions

1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the coriander seeds and toast for about 2 to 3 minutes, until aromatic and toasted, shaking often. Transfer seeds to a spice grinder or mortar and grind.
2. Add the oil, beef, onion and garlic to the hot pot. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Add the stock, the green chile, and ½ tsp. ground coriander. Cook for 15 minutes.
4. Add the pinto beans and cook for 10 minutes. Taste and add salt if needed.
5. Serve with warmed flour tortillas.