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Beef Chile Colorado

Mouthwatering Beef Chile Colorado for Cozy Nights In

Enjoy the cozy comfort of Beef Chile Colorado, a hearty Mexican stew perfect for feeding a crowd.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck can substitute with pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup Flour or cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil or olive oil
  • 1 large Yellow Onion or shallots
  • 4 cloves Garlic
For the Chile Sauce
  • 4 dried Guajillo Chilies or other dried chiles
  • 2 dried Ancho Chilies can replace with additional guajillo
  • 1 dried Chile de Arbol adjust quantity for spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or coriander for a milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander can be omitted if short on spices
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Mexican Oregano or regular oregano
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or vegetable broth for a lighter option
  • 2 leaves Fresh Bay Leaves remove before serving
For Serving
  • 12 small Corn Tortillas warm before serving
  • White Onion diced
  • Cilantro fresh, chopped
  • Radishes sliced
  • Lime Wedges

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Blender
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Toast the guajillo and ancho chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Soak toasted chilies in hot water with chopped onion and minced garlic for 10 minutes. Blend with spices and beef broth until smooth.
  3. Cut beef into 2-inch cubes, season with salt and pepper, and coat lightly with flour.
  4. Brown the beef in batches in a Dutch oven with heated oil for 5-7 minutes until rich brown, then remove and drain excess oil.
  5. Return beef to the pot and add the chile sauce and bay leaves. Simmer on low for about 2 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  6. Skim excess oil, serve hot with warmed tortillas, and garnish with toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Flavors improve with time, making leftovers even better. Perfect for meal prep. Consider making the sauce a day ahead to enhance flavors.

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