Chile Colorado
Chile Colorado con Carne
Tender chunks of beef slow-braised in a rich red sauce made from dried guajillo and ancho chiles — a northern Mexican staple served with rice and beans.
- Total
- 1 hr 50 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Medium
Prep 20 min · Cook 1 hr 30 min
Ingredients
Method
Toast dried chiles on a dry skillet 30 seconds per side. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water 20 minutes.
About 25 min
Blend soaked chiles with garlic, half the onion, cumin, and oregano with 1 cup of soaking water until smooth.
About 5 min
Season beef generously with salt. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and sear beef in batches until browned all over.
About 15 min
Add the chile sauce to the pot, stir to coat, then pour in beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cover and cook 60–70 minutes until beef is very tender.
About 1 hr 10 min
Adjust seasoning. Serve with Mexican rice, refried beans, and warm tortillas.
About 5 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 430
- Protein
- 40 g
- Carbs
- 14 g
- Fat
- 24 g
- Fibre
- 4 g
- Sodium
- 680 mg
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Recipe by Boon Tools.