Description
Experience the warmth and flavor of Chile Colorado, a comforting dish featuring tender beef simmered in a rich, smoky sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, promising an unforgettable culinary experience that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cups beef broth
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds. Soak in hot water for about 15 minutes until soft.
- Blend soaked chiles with garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sear beef chunks until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
- Pour the blended sauce over the seared beef and add remaining broth to cover.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 2-3 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Shred or chop the beef in the sauce before serving over rice or in warm tortillas.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg