Green Tortilla Chili - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 rotisserie-cooked chicken, stripped and shredded or 1 -1 1/2 lb leftover roast cooked turkey, shredded
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 large onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (16 ounce) jar tomatillo salsa
12 ounces beer, any brand you like (approx size)
1 quart chicken stock
4 cups tortilla chips, divided (should be approx.4 handfuls)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, to taste (recipe calls for 1 handful)
2 limes, juice of
Preparation
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Heat oil over medium-high in a heavy pot.
Add onions, garlic, and jalapeno until soft, approximately 4 minutes.
Toss in chili powder and cumin, and cook for another minute.
Stir in the tomatillo salsa, beer and stock.
Bring to a boil(bubbling) then add the chicken or turkey.
Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
While that cooks, grind up 2 handfuls of the chips and the cilantro leaves in your food processor, or chop leaves and crush chips with flat of knife if not available.
Stir into the chili and continue to cook until it thickens, about 8-10 minutes.
Remove from heat, add lime juice and spoon into bowls, serve with a side of chips or fresh tortillas.
Garnish with sour cream and shredded cheese, if desired.
Enjoy!;).
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