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Beef Chile Colorado

Beef Chile Colorado: A Savory Stew for Comforting Nights

Beef Chile Colorado is a heartwarming stew filled with tender beef and rich, spicy chile sauce, perfect for comforting nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper for seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil for browning the beef
  • 1 large Yellow Onion chopped
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
For the Sauce
  • 3-4 pieces Guajillo Chilies toasted
  • 2-3 pieces Ancho Chilies toasted
  • 2-3 pieces Chile de Arbol toasted
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano
  • 4 cups Beef Broth
  • 2-3 pieces Fresh Bay Leaves

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Skillet
  • saucepan
  • Blender

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Toast the dried chilies in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Simmer the toasted chilies with chopped onion and garlic in a saucepan covered with water for about 10 minutes.
  3. Blend the chile sauce with some simmering liquid until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Prepare the beef by cutting it into cubes, seasoning, and tossing it with flour.
  5. Brown the beef in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat for about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Combine the browned beef with the reserved chile sauce and fresh bay leaves, and simmer for 2 hours.
  7. Check the consistency, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve with warm tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This stew tastes better the next day! Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.

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