Chile Colorado
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
318 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chile Colorado
Description
The preparation begins by soaking dried chiles in chicken broth to soften them, then blending with sautéed onion and jalapeno to create a vibrant chili sauce. Beef cubes are seasoned, dusted with flour, browned in oil to develop a crust, and then combined with the strained chili sauce, bay leaf, and other seasonings.
The stew slowly simmers to tenderize the meat and allow flavors to meld into a thick, aromatic sauce. It is commonly served with warm tortillas, fresh cilantro, sliced radishes, and Mexican rice, making for a hearty meal.
This dish can be adapted for different cooking methods such as using an Instant Pot or slow cooker for convenience. Leftovers store well refrigerated for several days or can be frozen. Preparing the stew in advance deepens the flavor profile, enhancing the overall dish.
Ingredients
- 4 ancho chile or pasilla or mulato, dried
- 5 guajillo chile or New Mexican chiles, dried
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion chopped, small
- ½ jalapeno pepper minced (optional, for more heat
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 ½ lbs stew meat , or cubed beef shoulder/butt roast*
- salt
- black pepper
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 2 Tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 bay leaf
- lime juice from 1 small
- cornstarch slurry (mixed with water
For serving (optional):
- tortillas , corn or flour
- cilantro for garnish, chopped, fresh
- radish sliced
- Mexican rice
Instructions
- Remove meat from fridge and cut into ½ inch cubes. Set aside.
- Remove the stems (and seeds if you want, for milder heat) from the dried chiles while rinsing them under cold water. Place chiles in a saucepan and cover with broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare the meat. Season on all sides with salt and pepper and sprinkle with flour. Add oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add meat and cook until browned on both sides. Depending on the size of your pan you will need to do this in a few batches to keep from overcrowding.
- Remove meat to a plate and set aside. Add onion and jalapeno to the pan and saute for several minutes.
- As the onions cook, pour the softened peppers and the broth into a blender. Add the sautéed onion and jalapeno and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Return browned beef (and accumulated juices) back to the pot. Strain the chili sauce from the blender through a fine mesh strainer, into the pot. Add oregano, cumin, paprika, garlic powder and stir well. Add bay leaf.
- Bring to a slow boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about an hour, or until the meat is very tender.
- Uncover and stir in lime juice and cornstarch slurry. Cook for a few more minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Serve as a stew with tortillas for dipping and a side of Mexican rice and beans.
Notes
- Omit jalapeño for milder spice level; adjust to taste.
- Pork shoulder can be used as a substitute for beef.
- Vegetarian version can be made by replacing beef with potatoes and vegetables simmered in the chile sauce.
- Use Instant Pot (35 min high pressure) or slow cooker (5-6 hours low) for alternate cooking methods.
- Make ahead and refrigerate for 2-3 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Freeze cooked stew or just the sauce for up to 3 months; thaw before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 318 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 318kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 998mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5356IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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