Green Chili New Mexico

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   Tomatillos are small green tomato-like vegetables, which come in papery husks when purchased fresh--if using fresh tomatillos, remove the husks and rinse thoroughly.

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   Roast the chile peppers, preferably over an open flame, until just charred all over.

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   Scrape off the charred skin, trim off the stems, and remove the seeds.

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   In a blender or food processor, puree the chiles with 1 cup of the water, until smooth.

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   Separately puree the tomatillos.

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   Dice the steak into small cubes.

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   Put the flour in a small bag, add the steak, and shake until coated (or dredge the steak on a plate).

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   Melt the butter in a large skillet (lard is also acceptable, and perhaps more authentic).

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   Fry the beef in the butter, in batches if necessary, until browned.

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    Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.

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    Mince the garlic, and cut the scallions into small lengths.

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    In a large pot or dutch oven, heat the oil.

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    Cook the scallions and garlic until soft.

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    Add beef, oregano, cumin, sugar, salt, broth, pureed chiles and tomatillos.

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    Stir in cilantro and parsley.

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    Bring to boil and simmer partially covered for 1 hour and a quarter.

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    Dissolve masa harina in 1/4 cup of water.

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    Add to pot and cook another 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.