Zuni Green Chili Stew
chili, indian, soups
3 lb boned lamb cut into 1 1/2 cubes
1 flour for dusting
2 tablespoon cooking oil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 dried juniper berries crushed
2 yellow onions, peeled and chopped
5 1/2 cup hominy (include liquid)
1 medium dried hot red chili pepper,; crushed
1 tablespoon salt
2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
6 green peppers, washed cored, quarte; red
1 quart water
Dust lamb cubes lightly with flour 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.
Transfer meat to paper toweling to drain. In the same kettle, saute the onions slowly until golden. Return meat to kettle. Mix the remaining ingredients, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Yield: 8 servings