Beautiful Hatch chiles from New Mexico are 99 cents per pound at Lucky's. Now what to do with them?

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Was skeptical they were really "Hatch" so I asked the produce clerk and she wheeled out two 50 lb. burlap bags clearly marked "authentic fresh New Mexico hatch chiles". Such a great price! Have to figure out some recipes to try them with. Actually have never used Hatch chiles before, only eaten them in New Mexico. Anyone have favorite recipes to share?

 
Green Chile, this is like a soup

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Green Chile
NOTES : This is like a soup, for thicker Green Chili, add another heaping tablespoon of flour
Recipe By :Rachel Martinez
Serving Size : 8

1 1/2 pounds round steak ,chuck, or tenderloin, defat,cut in 2" cube
2 heaping Tabl flour
2 large tomatoes -- diced
4 large garlic cloves -- smashed and diced
8 cups water -- or chicken broth
1 tablespoon jalapeno -- optional
2 teaspoons salt -- or to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 lb(at least) green chiles -- fire roasted, peeled & chopped into pieces-not canned, frozen is okay



Put some of the fat from the meat into a med-hi pot till it liquifies a little. Brown the meat in the fat,then remove the piece of fat and turn the heat to low. Add the flour, mix well. Let cook for about 2 or 3 minutes, or until it is brown. Add the tomatoes,chiles, garlic, water, (jalepenos), salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove lid and simmer 10 minutes more

 
Wow! I saw the HALF POUND of serranos, but then saw they were seeded

If they were not this salsa would probably be capable of spontaneous combustion.

 
And buy extra, after you've roasted them (we use the grill), you can

steam them for 5-10 minutes then package in amounts to match favorite recipes or package individually and freeze. Vacuum packing works great. They can be partially thawed, then seeded and peeled. I guess you could peel before freezing, but I've never have.

 
I don't peel them before freezing. I think the smoky flavor diminishes. They peel so easily when

defrosting, they just rub away.

 
Me too. I LOVE hot stuff, but that gave even me pause.

Chuy's is famous for their green sauce though. Can't believe I've never eaten there.

 
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