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Beef Chile Colorado

Irresistible Beef Chile Colorado: Dive into Comfort Food Bliss

Experience the warmth of Beef Chile Colorado, a Mexican classic filled with tender meat and bold flavors.
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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: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck Cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper For seasoning
  • 1 cup Flour For coating beef
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil For cooking
For the Chile Sauce
  • 6 number Guajillo Chilies Stems and seeds removed
  • 4 number Ancho Chilies Stems and seeds removed
  • 3 number Chile de Arbol Stems and seeds removed
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Mexican Oregano
  • 4 number Garlic Cloves
  • 1 number Yellow Onion
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 2 number Fresh Bay Leaves
For Serving
  • 12 number Corn Tortillas Warmed
  • White Onion Fresh topping
  • Cilantro Fresh topping
  • Radishes Fresh topping
  • Lime Wedges Fresh topping

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Chile Colorado
  1. Toast the chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to a saucepan with chopped onion and minced garlic. Cover with water and simmer for 10 minutes.
  2. Blend the softened chilies, onion, garlic, 1 cup of soaking liquid, cumin, coriander, oregano, and beef broth until smooth, adjusting seasoning to taste.
  3. Cut the beef into 2-inch cubes, season with salt and pepper, and toss with flour.
  4. Brown the beef in a Dutch oven with neutral oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  5. Return the beef to the Dutch oven, cover with blended sauce, add bay leaves, reduce heat, and simmer for 2 hours until tender.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

For a thicker sauce, don’t skip the flour coating on the beef. Consider using a slow cooker for hands-off convenience.

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