Chile Colorado

Chile Colorado

Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

• 6 dried guajillo chiles
• 3 dried ancho chiles
• 4 cups hot water (for soaking chiles)
• 1 ½ cups beef broth
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• ½ teaspoon oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Meat:

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 pounds beef stew meat (like chuck), cut into chunks
• Salt and pepper, to season the beef
• 1 cup beef broth (extra, for cooking)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chiles:
   Remove stems and seeds from the dried chiles. Put them in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 20-30 minutes until soft.
2. Make the sauce:
   Once the chiles are soft, drain them. Put the soaked chiles, beef broth, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until the sauce is smooth. Set aside.
3. Cook the beef:
   Season the beef chunks with salt and pepper. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Add the sauce:
   Pour the blended chile sauce into the pot with the browned beef. Add an extra 1 cup of beef broth. Stir everything together.
5. Simmer the stew:
   Bring to a boil, then lower the heat. Cover and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is very tender. Stir every now and then.
6. Serve:
   Serve hot with rice, beans, or warm tortillas.

Tips & Tricks:

• You can strain the sauce after blending if you want it extra smooth.
• Make it spicier by adding a dried arbol chile.
• This dish tastes even better the next day.

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Chile Colorado

Description:
A rich and flavorful Mexican beef stew made with dried red chiles and tender beef. Great with rice or tortillas.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2.5 hours
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:

For the Sauce:

• 6 dried guajillo chiles
• 3 dried ancho chiles
• 4 cups hot water
• 1½ cups beef broth
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• ½ tsp oregano
• Salt & pepper

For the Beef:

• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 lbs beef stew meat (chuck), in chunks
• Salt & pepper
• 1 cup beef broth

Instructions:

1. Remove seeds from chiles. Soak in hot water 20–30 mins.
2. Blend chiles with broth, garlic, onion, cumin, oregano, salt & pepper until smooth.
3. Season beef. Brown it in oil in a large pot.
4. Add chile sauce and 1 cup broth to beef. Mix well.
5. Bring to boil, then simmer covered for 1.5–2 hours until tender.
6. Serve hot with rice, beans, or tortillas.

Tips & Tricks:
Strain sauce for smooth texture, or add spicy chile for heat. Best enjoyed the next day!

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