Description
Chile Colorado is a warm, comforting dish that envelops you in rich flavors with every bite. This recipe features tender beef simmered in a velvety sauce made from vibrant ancho chilies and spices. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, Chile Colorado promises to impress your guests and evoke cherished memories of shared meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 dried ancho chilies
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from the dried ancho chilies. Toast in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Blend toasted chilies with garlic, onion, cumin, salt, pepper, and 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper, then sear on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Pour the chili sauce over the beef and add remaining broth until just covered.
- Cover the pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Shred or cube beef before serving with rice or tortillas; garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg