INGREDIENTS
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1 pound fresh tomatillos, peeled and washed or 1 large can already cooked tomatillos
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1 pound lean ground beef, pork or chicken
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Salt to taste
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Pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon oregano, crushed
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Olive oil
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1 small white onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 jalapeño pepper, minced
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1 red bell pepper, diced
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2 Roma tomatoes, diced
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10 ounce can of whole Anahiem peppers or 2 small cans (7 oz. each) of diced green chiles
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8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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4 cups green cabbage diced
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1 medium zucchini, diced (about 2 cups)
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1/2 cup long-grain rice
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For the Garnish:
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Chopped cilantro
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Lemon or lime wedges
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Crushed red pepper flakes