Black Bean and Green Chile Stew

📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Soups A hearty and robust stew featuring tender cubed beef, black beans, and fiery green chile simmered to perfection. This warming comfort dish melds rich savory spices with a tangy vinegar broth.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
20 mins1 hour 30 minsNone6–8 Servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
4 ClovesGarlicminced
2 tsp.Saltto taste
1 tsp.Black Pepperground
1 tspThymedried
2 lbBeefcubed
2 CupsOnionssliced
2Tomatoeschopped
2 TbspParsleyfresh
½ CupVinegarstandard
2 Tbsp.Oleomargarine or butter substitute
1 CupBoiling Waterhot
4 CupsBlack Beanscooked or canned, drained
3 CupsGreen Chilechopped

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the Meat and Aromatics

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the 2 lb cubed Beef in the 2 Tbsp. Oleo over medium-high heat until deeply seared.
  2. Add the 2 Cups sliced Onions and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the 4 cloves minced Garlic, 2 tsp. Salt, 1 tsp. Black Pepper, and 1 tsp Thyme to the pot. Stir well to combine until fragrant.

Step 2: Simmer the Base

  1. Add the 2 chopped Tomatoes, 2 Tbsp Parsley, and ½ Cup Vinegar to the pot.
  2. Pour in the 1 Cup Boiling Water, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 1 hour, or until the beef is tender and fork-yielding.

Step 3: Add Beans and Chiles

  1. Add the 4 Cups Black Beans and 3 Cups chopped Green Chile to the stew.
  2. Continue to simmer uncovered for at least 30 minutes, or longer to allow the flavors to meld into a rich stew.
  3. Serve hot and enjoy.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store sealed in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Flavors often deepen and improve by the following day.


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