New Mexican Chili Verde

Ingredients:
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 pound pork loin — cut into 1/2-inch chunks and remove all visible fat
3 small garlic cloves — finely minced
1 red onion — finely chopped (optional)

2 tablespoons flour — preferably masa flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons water

28 oz. New Mexican chiles — roasted, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1-2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper — optional and preferably fresh

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

Not everyone knows what a tomatillo is. A tomatillo is actually a Mexican relative of the tomato. It looks like a little green tomato covered with a husk.

Here’s a quick and easy recipe for making Salsa Verde. This salsa isn’t very spicy, and I like it HOT! So if you want a spicier salsa add two more peppers and leave in the seeds - at your own risk!

Ingredients:
1 1/2 lb tomatillos
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Mexican Tostada Pizza

Ingredients:
1 pound lean ground beef
3/4 cup water
1 4-ounce can diced green chili peppers, drained
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cornmeal
1 10-ounce package refrigerated pizza dough
1 15-ounce can pinto beans with jalapeño peppers, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese