San Pasqual Stew

Directions

1. 1
   Place beans in a 6-qt.
2. 2
   Dutch oven.
3. 3
   Add ribs, onions, garlic, and water.
4. 4
   Heat to boiling over high heat.
5. 5
   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
6. 6
   Stir in chicken, tomatoes with juices, and chilies.
7. 7
   Cover and cook 15 minutes.
8. 8
   With the back of a large spoon or a potato masher, mash some of the pinto beans in pot to thicken stew.
9. 9
   Stir in hominy, cabbage, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
10. 10
    Turn off heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes.
11. 11
    (DH prefers I cook it 5 minutes, then let it sit 5 minutes.)
12. 12
    Serve with shredded Monterey Jack cheese, chopped cilantro, scallions, salsa and bread or tortillas.