Green Chile Stew

New Mexico green chile, 

by Littlemisslibrarian, 

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I write novels of adventure and romance set in the Southwestern United States. The novels touch on local culture, including food. For my most recent romantic suspense, The Dead Man’s Treasure, I put together a recipe booklet of foods mentioned in the book, including this wonderful stew, great for groups, because everyone gets to adapt their own bowl to their own taste.

I called this "Camie's Green Chile Stew" because Camie is a character in the treasure hunting series, and the recipe is from my friend Alan, who partially inspired her character. 

(See Red or Green: The New Mexico Chile, Homemade Green Chile Sauce, Breakfast Burrito, Huevos Rancheros and Enchilada Casserole.)

Camie’s Green Chile Stew

2 medium onions

1 Tbsp. garlic

2 Tbsp. oil

1 pound ground beef or cubed stew beef

Chopped green chile to taste, about 1/4 to 1/2 cup (you might find be able to find canned green chile in the Mexican section of your grocery store)

4 cups chicken broth

salt and pepper to taste

Serve with any or all of: 

canned pinto beans or black beans; 

cubed, cooked potatoes; 

hominy; 

shredded cheddar or Jack cheese; 

shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, cilantro; 

extra green chile; 

chopped avocados or guacamole; 

sour cream

1. Sauté onions and garlic in oil until golden.
2. Add beef and stir until browned.
3. Add chopped green chile and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer. Salt and pepper to taste.

You can use it immediately, but it’s even better if it cooks for a few hours on low heat.

4. Put the beans, hominy, cheese, etc. into individual bowls. Let people build their own blend of chili. Add ingredients such as beans, potatoes, and cheese, and heat each bowl in the microwave. Then add cold ingredients such as sour cream and avocado.

 The Dead Man’s Treasure

Rebecca Westin is shocked to learn the grandfather she never knew has left her a bona fide buried treasure – but only if she can decipher a complex series of clues leading to it. The hunt would be challenging enough without interference from her half-siblings, who are determined to find the treasure first and keep it for themselves. Good thing Rebecca has recruited some help.

Sam is determined to show Rebecca that a desert adventure can be sexy and fun. But there’s a treacherous wildcard in the mix, a man willing to do anything to get that treasure – and revenge.

Action and romance combine in this lively Southwestern adventure, complete with riddles the reader is invited to solve to identify historical and cultural sites around New Mexico. See the DMT page of Kris Bock’s website for a printable list of the clues and recipes from the book.

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The first book in the Southwest Treasure Hunters series is The Mad Monk’s Treasure. The Dead Man’s Treasure is book 2. Each novel stands alone and is complete, with no cliffhangers. This series mixes action and adventure with “closed door” romance. The stories explore the Southwest, especially New Mexico.