Chile Colorado
Chile Colorado is a rich, deeply flavored Mexican stew made with tender beef and a bold, smoky red chile sauce.
4
servings30
minutes40
minutes300
kcal1
hour10
minutesIngredients
2.5 pounds beef chuck, cut into cubes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
5 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
4 cups beef broth
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablepoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons flour
0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches, making sure not to crowd the pot. Remove and set aside once uniformly browned.
- In a small pan, toast the guajillo and ancho chiles over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant being careful not to burn them.
- Place the toasted chiles in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Let them soak for about 20 minutes until they become tender.
- After soaking, drain the chiles and place them in a blender along with 2 cups of beef broth, tomatoes, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- In the same pot used to brown the beef, add the remaining oil and the flour. Stir constantly to create a roux, which will take around 2 minutes.
- Add the blended sauce to the roux and stir well to combine. Return the beef to the pot along with any juices that may have accumulated on the plate.
- Pour in the remaining beef broth, bring the mixture to a simmer, and season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot, lower heat, and allow it to cook for about 2 hours until the beef is tender.
- After cooking, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in the chopped cilantro before serving and serve hot with rice or warm tortillas.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
Chile Colorado is a hearty, traditional Mexican dish featuring tender chunks of beef simmered in a smoky, brick-red sauce made from dried guajillo and ancho chiles. Slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender, it’s flavorful, warming, and perfect with rice or tortillas for a comforting meal that brings the heat—and heart.
