    Caldillo de Duranguense (Durango Stew)
Monday, 26 May 2008
DescriptionThis thick and hearty stew from Durango, one of the northern states, is another Mexican dish that closely resembles chili con carne. A very similar recipe, carne guisada, is given by Jim Peyton in his book, El Norte: The Cuisine of Northern Mexico. We use pork in our version, but beef (or even shredded beef) can be used.IngredientsAt a glance
Cuisine
New Mexican
Ingredient
Pork
Chile peppers
Cooking Method
Boil
Simmer
Heat Level
1
Chile
Ancho
Meal/Course
Dinner
Main Course
Serves
6-8
Methods/stepsIn a pan, cover the chiles with water and simmer for 15 minutes until they are soft. Puree them in a blender along with the water until smooth. In another pan, brown the pork in the oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute until soft. Add the flour and quickly brown, taking care that it does not burn. Add the chile puree and tomatoes, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the beef stock and oregano. Cover the pan and simmer until the meat is tender, about 1 ½ hours. (The meat should be tender and the gravy quite soupy.) Before serving, stir in the lemon juice.
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