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Beef Chile Colorado

Irresistible Beef Chile Colorado for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy Beef Chile Colorado, a comforting Mexican stew perfect for family dinners with a focus on rich flavors and versatility.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck or brisket for a different flavor
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • ¼ cup Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
For the Sauce
  • 4 dried Guajillo Chilies
  • 2 dried Ancho Chilies
  • 2 dried Chiles de Arbol adjust for heat preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves fresh
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion or red onion
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil canola or grapeseed
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup Diced Onions
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro
  • ½ cup Sliced Radishes
  • 1 whole Lime cut into wedges

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Saucepan
  • blender
  • Dutch Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the guajillo, ancho, and chiles de arbol in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Simmer the toasted chilies with diced yellow onion and garlic in a saucepan covered with water for about 10 minutes.
  3. Blend the softened chilies, beef broth, ground cumin, ground coriander, and Mexican oregano in a blender until smooth.
  4. Cut the beef chuck into 2-inch cubes and season with kosher salt, black pepper, and dust with flour.
  5. Sear the beef cubes in a Dutch oven with neutral oil over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
  6. Combine the seared beef with the blended sauce and bay leaves, and let simmer for about 2 hours.
  7. Serve the Beef Chile Colorado hot, garnished with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to adjust chiles based on heat preference. Great for meal prep and can be transformed into enchiladas or tacos with leftovers.

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