The Art of American Indian Cooking/Yeffe Kimball and Jean Anderson 1965

Zuni Green Chili Stew

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
12-14


INGREDIENTS:
3 pounds boned lamb cut into 1-1/2" cubes flour for dusting 2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 6 dried juniper berries, crushed 2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped
5-1/2 cups canned hominy (include liquid) 1 medium-sized dried hot red chili pepper, crushed 1 tablespoon salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 2 teaspoons oregano 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
6 green peppers, washed, cored and quartered (include some seeds) 1 quart water



1 Dust lamb cubes lightly with flour.
2 Brown lamb slowly on all sides in the cooking oil in a large heavy kettle. As the meat browns, add the black pepper and crushed juniper berries.
3 Transfer meat to paper toweling to drain. In the same kettle, saute the onions slowly until golden. Return meat to kettle.
4 Mix in the remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

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