Green chili stew

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3poundsLamb; Boneless Shoulder
1cupOnion; Chopped, 1 Large
3eachesCloves Garlic;Finely Chopped
¼cupVegetable Oil
2cupsChicken Broth
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonJuniper Berries;Crushed, Dr
¾teaspoonPepper
1tablespoonUnbleached Flour
¼cupWater
4eachesPoblano Chiles; Medium, *
2tablespoonsLemon Peel; Finely Shredded

Directions

* Poblano Chiles should be roasted and peeled, (See Sowest1), and ~------------------------------------------------------ ~----------------- Trim excess fat from lamb shoulder; cut lamb into 1-inch cubes. Cook and stir lamb, onion and garlic in oil in 4-quart Dutch oven until lamb is no longer pink; drain. Stir in broth, salt, juniper berries and pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until lamb is tender, about 1 hour.

Shake flour and water in a tightly covered container; stir into lamb mixture.

Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in chiles. Sprinkle each serving with lemon peel.