hatch chile stovetop casserole

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1-1/4 pounds lean ground beef
• 1-1/4 pounds ground pork
• 4 poblano chilies, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cups diced yellow onion
• 5 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes in
• juice, undrained
• 1 jar THE GRACIOUS GOURMET HATCH CHILE PESTO
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

instructions

1. Heat oil in large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add ground meat; cook until browned.
3. Stir in poblano chilies, onion and garlic. Cook until tender.
4. Stir in undrained diced tomatoes and THE GRACIOUS GOURMET HATCH CHILE PESTO.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 1 hour, adding a little water as needed.