INGREDIENTS
This is what you need for 4+ servings:
- 2-3 lbs. chuck roast
- 6 poblano peppers
- 1 large yellow onion
Pic1:
chuck stew, scalloped potatoes with poblano peppersa. scalloped potatoes with poblano peppers
Scalloped potatoes prepared with dehydrated sliced potatoes seem to retain a little bit of crunch, which is nice. I've made scalloped potatoes with fresh potatoes, and they have hardly any texture left when done. I like a little bit of texture.
Directions
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Pic2-4:
dehydrated sliced potatoes- Rehydrate the sliced potatoes in COLD water for 1-2 hrs.
I find they rehydrate quicker and more completely in cold or lukewarm liquid than in boiling liquid.
Pic5: cheese or béchamel saucePic6: potatoes
Pic7: cheese-stuffed poblano peppers
- Roast and peel the poblano peppers.
- Prepare a thick béchamel or Mornay sauce.
- Line the bottom of an oven-proof dish with shredded cheese or sauce. (Pic5)
- Lay out a layer of sliced potatoes. Pour some sauce on top.
- Stuff the poblano peppers with cheese or other things you like e.g. shrimp.
- Lay out the stuffed peppers over the potatoes.
Pic8: more potatoes + saucePic9: cheese & breadcrumbs
Pic10: baked
- Add another layer of potatoes and sauce. (Pic8)
- Sprinkle shredded cheese and breadcrumbs on top.
- Bake in the oven for 45-60 minutes at 320 ºF.
- Switch to broiler 5-10 minutes to brown the toppings.
- Serve and enjoy.
b. chuck stew with poblano peppers
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Pic11-13: ingredients- Cut the chuck roast in 3/4" cubes or smaller.
- Peel the onion, cut coarsely. (halved and eighths)
- Roast and peel the poblano peppers. Cut coarsely.
Pic14-16: onions, poblano peppers- Stir-fry onions until brown edges appear.
- Add cut-up poblano peppers, stir-fry 5-10 minutes over high heat until nearly dry.
Pic17-19: add meat- Add the stew meat. Season to taste.
- Optional:
- Brown the stew meat before adding.
- Add 2 cups of water. Bring to a roiling boil.
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes if tender or for several hours if lesser-quality meat.
- Adjust seasoning.
Pic20+21: servedPic22: leftover stew
- Serve together with the scalloped potatoes.
- Enjoy.
- Refrigerate leftovers.
c. steak & poblano burrito
If you like tortillas with the meal, you can serve them on the side, or turn this meal into a burrito.
Fully-cooked burritos can be frozen for up to 6 months. Do the work now, not later. ☺
2020-08-23
Pic23: leftover scalloped potatoesPic24+25: make a burrito
- Reheat the stew and potatoes.
- Serve them on or with a tortilla.
- Add cheese, seasoning or sauces to your preference.
- Wrap.
- Serve and enjoy. Or freeze for later use.