Hatch Chili Stew
On a trip to New Mexico, I wanted to find some of these astonishing Hatch Chili so I could make use of them at home. The first thing I wanted to do of course was to make a stew of my own using what I had in the house. This included ground meat, some tinned black beans and those fantastic Hatch Chili’s amongst other things. I know Hatch Chili is seasonal but whether you get it fresh while in season, or frozen during the rest of the year, this recipe is definitely worth the effort, if I say so myself.
Hatch Chili Stew Recipe
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(Serves About 4)
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Ingredients​
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1 Pound of Ground Meat (Beef, Turkey, Chicken or Pork)
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1 White Onion (Fine Dice)
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3 Cloves Garlic (Fine Dice)
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3 Serrano Peppers (Seeds Removed & Fine Dice)
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3 Hatch Chilis (Red, Green or Christmas – Medium Dice)
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3 Carrots (Medium Dice)
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3 Stalks of Celery (Medium Dice)
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1 Tsp Ancho Chili Powder
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1 Tsp Taco Seasoning
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1 Can of Black Beans (Rinsed)
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12oz Can Plum Tomatoes (Reduced to a Pulp)
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4 oz of Chicken Stock
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1Tbs Tomato Puree
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1 Tsp Kosher Salt
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1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
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1 Tbs Avocado Oil (or Any Oil)
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1 Cup Parsley (Chopped) for Garnish​
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Instructions​​
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Place oil in a pan brought to medium heat.
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Add the ground meat of your choosing, and cook until it is half cooked.
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Remove the ground meat from the pan and place to one side.
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Add the white onion to the pan, and cook for three minutes.
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Add the garlic and serrano chili, and cook for three minutes.
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Add the hatch chilis, and cook for three minutes.
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Add the carrots, and cook for three minutes.
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Add the celery, and cook for three minutes.
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Add the ancho chili and taco seasoning, and cook for one minute.
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Add the black beans, and cook for three minutes.
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Add the canned tomatoes, and cook for three minutes.
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Add chicken stock and tomato puree, and cook for three minutes.
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Add back the ground meat and its juices, and season with salt and pepper.
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Place a lid on the pan and allow to cook until everything comes together with a nice thick gravy, around 10 minutes.
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Removed the lid and give the contents one more stir.
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Add the parsley as a garnish.