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Beef Chile Colorado

Beef Chile Colorado: A Cozy Stew for Your Soul

Beef Chile Colorado is a deeply flavorful stew that combines tender beef with zesty red chile sauce, making it a perfect comfort food.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1/4 cup Flour substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil such as canola
  • 1 large Yellow Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 4 pieces Guajillo Chilies seeded and stemmed
  • 2 pieces Ancho Chilies seeded and stemmed
  • 2 pieces Chile de Arbol omit for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or use whole seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander or substitute with curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano or use regular oregano
  • 2 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 pieces Fresh Bay Leaves remove before serving
For Serving
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas warm before serving
  • 1 small White Onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Radishes sliced
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • skillet
  • blender
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Toast the dried guajillo, ancho, and chile de arbol chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let cool.
  2. Combine the toasted chilies, chopped yellow onion, and garlic cloves in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Simmer for 10 minutes until softened.
  3. Blend the softened chilies, onion, garlic, soaking liquid, ground cumin, ground coriander, Mexican oregano, and beef broth until smooth.
  4. Cut the beef chuck into cubes, season with salt and pepper, and sprinkle flour over. Toss to coat.
  5. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches until caramelized, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
  6. Return the beef to the pot, pour the blended chile sauce over, add bay leaves, stir, cover, and simmer on low for 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for leftovers, as it improves in flavor over time.

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