Description
Chile Colorado is a beloved Mexican dish that envelops your palate with its rich, smoky flavors. Tender beef simmered in a vibrant red chile sauce creates a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. This dish is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to adapt to various dietary preferences. Serve it with warm tortillas or fluffy rice for an unforgettable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 6 dried ancho chiles
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 3 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles by removing stems and seeds, then toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Blend toasted chiles with garlic, onion, cumin powder, oregano, salt, and beef broth until smooth.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat and sear the beef chuck roast on all sides for about 3-4 minutes per side until browned.
- Pour the blended sauce over the seared meat, bring to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 2-3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove the beef from the pot, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot and stir gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg