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Chili Colorado Stew Recipe

A rich and flavorful stew made with beef and dried chiles.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 2 hrs
Total Time 2 hrs 20 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Skillet
  • Blender

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 4 dried ancho chiles
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions: 

  • Toast the chiles in a dry skillet until fragrant. Remove seeds and stems.
  • Soak the chiles in hot water for 20 minutes.
  • Blend the chiles with a bit of the soaking water until smooth.
  • Heat oil in a pot, brown the beef cubes, then set aside.
  • In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
  • Add the beef back to the pot, pour in the chile sauce, beef broth, cumin, and oregano.
  • Simmer for 2 hours until the beef is tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes:

Serve with warm tortillas or rice.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Chili, Stew
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