Mexican Green Chile Pork Stew Plate

A comfort-food favorite: tender pork simmered in roasted green chile, paired with golden papas and refried beans that soak up every bit of flavor.

Ingredients:

For the green chile pork stew:

1.5 lbs pork shoulder or pork stew meat, cut into chunks

1 tbsp oil or lard

2 cups roasted green chiles (Hatch or Anaheim), chopped

1/2 onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)

1.5 cups chicken broth or water

Salt and pepper to taste

Optional: pinch of cumin or oregano

For the fried potatoes:

3 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced into rounds

2 tbsp oil or bacon grease

Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste

For the refried beans:

2 cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 can, rinsed)

2 tbsp lard or vegetable oil

1/4 cup bean broth or water

Salt to taste

Optional: shredded cheese