Simple Green Chile Stew with Fresh Tortilla

Simple Green Chile Stew with Fresh Tortilla

Ingredients

1 pound round steak, cut into bite-sized cubes

1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)

½ teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 medium onion, diced

2 tablespoons oil or lard (for frying)

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

1 bag (about 1–2 cups) chopped roasted green chile

3–4 garlic cloves, minced

4–5 cups water (enough to cover stew)

½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional, to taste)

Warm fresh tortillas, for serving

Instructions

1. Brown the meat

Heat oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add steak pieces, season with salt, pepper, and cumin, then stir in the diced onion. Cook until the meat is browned and the onion softens.

2. Build the base

Add a splash of water while cooking to loosen the browned bits from the pan. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a light gravy around the meat.

3. Add potatoes

Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for another 3–4 minutes, letting them absorb some flavor.

4. Add green chile and garlic

Mix in the chopped green chile and minced garlic. Pour in enough water to cover everything.

5. Simmer the stew

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently until the meat is tender and the potatoes are cooked through, about 30–40 minutes. Stir occasionally and adjust with more water if needed.

6. Season and serve

Taste and adjust seasoning with extra salt, pepper, and garlic powder as desired. Serve hot with warm fresh tortillas for dipping.