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Beef Chile Colorado

Beef Chile Colorado is the most delicious no-bean, Mexican chili recipe. Tender chuck roast slow cooked in a red chili sauce with dried New Mexico chiles.

Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 387 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 9 New Mexico dry chiles , stems and seeds removed
  • 3 cups water , divided
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast , cut into 2 inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup beef stock

Instructions

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  1. Add chiles and water to a large dutch oven on high heat and bring to a boil.
  2. Turn off the heat and leave covered for 30 minutes.
  3. Blend the chiles with 1 cup of the water until smooth.
  4. Strain the mixture to make sure none of the skin is left in the mixture.
  5. Add the sauce back to the pot with the rest of the water.
  6. In a large skillet add the oil on high heat.
  7. Toss the beef with the flour, salt and pepper.
  8. Cook on all sides until well browned.
  9. Add the beef to the pot with the chiles.
  10. In the skillet add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes then add in the garlic and stir, cooking for another 1 minute.
  11. Add in the oregano, cumin, coriander, cinnamon and cayenne and stir well to coat.
  12. Cook the spices for 30 seconds then move the whole mixture into the pot along with the beef broth.
  13. Bring to a boil on high heat.
  14. Reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for 2 hours or until the meat is completely fall apart tender and the sauce has cooked down and thickened.

Nutrition Information

Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 125mg (42%) Sodium 665mg (28%) Potassium 680mg (19%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 184IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 125mg 42%
Sodium 665mg 28%
Potassium 680mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 184IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 45mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.