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Beef Chile Colorado

Hearty Beef Chile Colorado: A Comforting Mexican Classic

Beef Chile Colorado is a comforting Mexican classic that's easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Chuck can substitute with pork shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt adjust if using regular salt
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper or ground cayenne for spicier kick
  • 1/4 cup Flour use gluten-free flour if needed
  • 3 tablespoons Neutral Oil olive oil adds flavor
  • 1 large Yellow Onion or shallots as alternative
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves fresh is ideal; garlic powder is a quick fix
For the Sauce
  • 3 pieces Guajillo Chilies California chiles offer a milder option
  • 2 pieces Ancho Chilies more guajillo works as substitute
  • 2 pieces Chile de Arbol omit for a milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin coriander can be an alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano regular oregano can be used
  • 4 cups Beef Broth vegetable broth works too
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves can be omitted
To Serve
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas or flour tortillas
  • Toppings (White Onion, Cilantro, Radishes, Lime Wedges) customize to your liking

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • blender
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Toast the guajillo, ancho, and chile de arbol in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Combine toasted chilies with chopped onion and garlic in a saucepan. Cover with water and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Transfer softened ingredients to a blender with one cup of soaking liquid and spices. Blend until smooth.
  4. Cut beef chuck into cubes, season with salt, pepper, and flour. Toss to coat evenly.
  5. Heat oil in a Dutch oven and brown the beef in batches for about 3–4 minutes per side.
  6. Combine browned beef and cover with chile sauce. Add bay leaves. Simmer for 2 hours until tender.
  7. Skim excess oil, serve beef stew with warm tortillas and toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. The flavors deepen and improve overnight if made a day in advance.

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