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Authentic Beef Chile Colorado: A Flavorful Recipe Touchdown!

A flavorful and authentic recipe for Beef Chile Colorado, featuring tender beef in a rich chile sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6-8 dried New Mexico chiles stems and seeds removed
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Warm tortillas for serving

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches, browning them on all sides. Remove the browned beef and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
  3. While the onions are cooking, prepare the chiles. In a small saucepan, combine the dried chiles and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until the chiles are soft. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Transfer the softened chiles and their soaking liquid to a blender. Add the apple cider vinegar, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  5. Return the browned beef to the pot with the onions and garlic. Pour the blended chile sauce over the beef, then add the beef broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for about 2 hours, or until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside warm tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, leave some seeds in the chiles or add a few jalapeños to the blender.
  • Serve with a side of Mexican rice or beans for a complete meal.

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