Early California Stew

Early California Stew
Need a gluten free and dairy free main course? Early California Stew could be a great recipe to try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 523 calories, 33g of protein, and 18g of fat each. This recipe covers 36% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be yummy and satisfying. If you have onion, pinto beans, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. It will be a hit at your Autumn event. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
At home: Stem, seed, devein, and coarsely chop poblano chilies.
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In a 5- to 6-quart nonstick pan over medium-high heat, combine poblano chilies and 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil. Stir often until chilies are limp, about 5 minutes.
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Pour chilies into a bowl.
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To pan, add remaining oil, meat, cumin, and oregano. Stir occasionally until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
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Add onion, garlic, and vinegar. Stir often until onion is limp, about 3 minutes.
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To pan, add tomatoes with their juice and 1 cup water. Cover and simmer over low heat until meat is tender when pierced, about 1 1/4 hours.
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Soak chipotles with 1 cup hot water until pliable, about 20 minutes. Stem, seed, devein, and mince chipotles.
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Cut turnip and carrots into 1/2-inch-thick sticks no more than 3 inches long.
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Drain and rinse beans and hominy.
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To pan, add turnip, carrots, beans, hominy, and poblano chilies; stir, then add chipotle chilies to taste. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender when pierced, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
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Uncover stew and let cool. Seal in plastic freezer bags. Chill up to 2 days, or freeze up to 2 months. Transport in an insulated chest.
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In camp: In a covered nonstick pan over low heat, warm chilled (thawed) stew, stirring occasionally.
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Add a little water to thin slightly, if desired.
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Ready In45 m.
Servings6
Health Score38
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