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Caldillo verde de res y frijoles

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  • 2 whole hatch peppers
  • cilantro
  • 10 whole tomatillos
  • 4 whole chiles serranos or jalapenos
  • ¼ whole onion
  • 3 cloves garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp chicken bouillon
  • 3 cup water
In the blender cup, combine the raw hatch peppers, cilantro, tomatillos, serranos or jalapenos, onion, garlic, chicken bouillon and water; blend smooth.
  • 1 lb bacon
Cook the bacon in a pot over medium-high heat until crispy; remove it and most of the grease.
In the remaining grease, saute the yellow jalapenos, onion and hot peppers about five minutes.
  • 5 whole yellow jalapenos
  • capa onion
  • 2 whole hot peppers
  • 2½ lb ground beef
  • salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ground cumin
  • oregano
Add the ground beef and break it down; season with salt, black pepper, ground cumin and oregano. Cook about five minutes more.
  • 3 cup frijoles de la olla
Remove the grease from the meat. Add the sauce, rinse the blender cup with a little more water into the pot, add the beans, mix and bring to a simmer.
  • 2 whole bay leaves
Add the bay leaves and adjust the salt; reduce to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes.
  • lime juice
  • radish
  • purple onion
  • green onion
  • avocado
Serve topped with lime juice, cilantro, the bacon, radish, purple onion, green onion and avocado.
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