Authentic Chile Colorado Recipe

Chile Colorado is a hearty and flavorful Mexican dish made with tender beef cooked in a rich and spicy red chile sauce. This authentic recipe will transport your taste buds to Mexico with its bold flavors and comforting aroma.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 5 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 3 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups beef broth

Directions

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the dried chiles for 1-2 minutes on each side.
2. Place the toasted chiles in a bowl and cover with hot water. Let them soak for 20 minutes.
3. In a blender, combine the soaked chiles, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches and set aside.
5. Add the chile sauce to the Dutch oven and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
6. Return the beef to the pot and add beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1.5 hours or until the beef is tender.
7. Serve Chile Colorado hot with rice, beans, and tortillas for a complete meal.

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