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La Cocina Chili Colorado Recipe
5 from 18 votes

La Cocina Chili Colorado Recipe

La Cocina Chili Colorado Recipe features ground beef cooked with a blend of chili powder, paprika, cumin, caraway seed, and garlic powder, simmered in tomato sauce and water. The result is a robust, richly spiced chili ideal for serving with flour tortillas and custom toppings. The recipe balances savory beef and warm spices with a mildly tangy tomato base.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 530 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon caraway seed
  • 6 tablespoons red chili powder
  • 6 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce

Instructions

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  1. Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Sauté the beef until it is done and browned. Break up the meat while cooking to crumble it.
  3. Drain off the fat and return the beef to skillet.
  4. Add salt, garlic powder, cumin, caraway seeds, red chili powder, and paprika. Stir to combine everything together well.
  5. Add water and tomato sauce. Stir to thoroughly combine.
  6. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  7. Serve with flour tortillas and any toppings you enjoy on chili.

Notes

  • The recipe calls for 6 tablespoons of chili powder; adjust this quantity as desired for milder heat.

Nutrition Information

Calories 530kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 40g (62%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 134mg (45%) Sodium 1094mg (46%) Potassium 883mg (19%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 5865IU (117%) Vitamin C 0.7mg (1%) Calcium 85mg (9%) Iron 7.1mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 530

% Daily Value*

Calories 530kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 40g 62%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 1094mg 46%
Potassium 883mg 19%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 5865IU 117%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 85mg 9%
Iron 7.1mg 39%

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