Authentic Mexican Recipes for Green Chili - Green Chili Casserole
4 May 2008Author: Brandy Summers
A spicy casserole featuring ground beef, corn tortillas, cheese and chilies.
1 pound ground beef
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 small onion, diced
1 pound processed cheese food, shredded
1 (4 oz.) can green chili peppers, chopped
1 (10.75 oz.) can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup milk
Directions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a medium sized casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until evenly browned; drain fat.
Place half of the tortillas on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Layer on half of the onion, cheese, ground beef and chilies.
Layer with the remaining tortillas, onion, cheese, ground beef and chilies.
In a medium bowl, dilute the soup with the milk; pour over the top of the casserole. Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Green Chili Burritos
A classic burritos recipe featuring green chilies, refried beans and spices.
1 pound boneless pork, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup water
1 cup fresh tomato, diced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
5 teaspoons cold water
1 (16 oz.) can refried beans
10 (6-inch) flour tortillas, warmed
Directions
In a skillet, brown pork in oil over medium high heat; drain.
Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and cover. Simmer for 1 hour or until the pork is tender.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and the cold water until smooth; add to pork mixture, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat the refried beans; spread beans evenly on the tortillas. Spoon the pork mixture down the center of tortillas; fold in the sides.
Best Green Chili Stew
This is a hearty green chili stew that is great served over rice.
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3 pound beef chuck roast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (28 oz.) can roma tomatoes, with juice
2 (4 oz.) cans chopped green chili peppers, drained
1 (12 oz.) can or bottle beer
1 cup beef broth
2 teaspoons dried oregano, crushed
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
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