Authentic Beef Chile Colorado (Printable Version)
Tender beef cooked with toasted chilies, cumin, and oregano for a deeply flavorful, satisfying meal.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Chile Colorado
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1360 g beef chuck
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2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
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1 yellow onion, chopped
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3 garlic cloves
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6 guajillo dried chilies, stems and seeds removed
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4 ancho dried chilies, stems and seeds removed
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3 chile de arbol dried chilies, stems and seeds removed
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
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600 ml beef broth
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2 fresh bay leaves
→ For Serving
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Corn tortillas, warmed
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White onion, diced
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Cilantro, chopped
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Radishes, sliced
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Lime wedges
# Guide to Cooking:
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In a dry skillet, toast the guajillo, ancho, and chile de arbol chilies for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
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Transfer toasted chilies to a saucepan with chopped onion and garlic cloves. Cover with water and simmer gently for 10 minutes until chilies are soft.
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Using a slotted spoon, transfer softened chilies, onion, and garlic to a blender with 240 ml of the soaking liquid. Add cumin, coriander, oregano, and beef broth. Blend on high speed until very smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Cut beef into 5 cm cubes. Season with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with flour. Heat oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches until all sides are well seared. Remove excess oil after browning.
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Return all browned beef to the pot and pour in sufficient chile sauce to cover the meat. Reserve any remaining sauce for freezing. Add bay leaves, cover with a lid, and simmer on low heat for 2 hours until beef is tender.
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Skim any oil from the surface before serving. Accompany with warmed corn tortillas, diced white onion, chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, and lime wedges as desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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To deepen flavor, toast the chilies gently without burning and blend sauce until perfectly smooth.