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Beef Chile Colorado

Savor the Warmth: Authentic Beef Chile Colorado Recipe

Experience the comforting flavors of Beef Chile Colorado, a rich stew perfect for dinner and family gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 3 pounds Beef Chuck Cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground is best
  • 1/4 cup Flour Help thicken the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Can be substituted with canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
For the Sauce
  • 6 pieces Guajillo Chilies Dried
  • 3 pieces Ancho Chilies Dried
  • 2 pieces Chile de Arbol Adjust to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano
For Cooking
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Or chicken/vegetable broth as alternative
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves Remove before serving
For Serving
  • 8 pieces Corn Tortillas For scooping
  • White Onion Chopped
  • Cilantro Chopped, to taste
  • Radishes Sliced
  • Lime Wedges For garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • blender
  • skillet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Chile Colorado
  1. Begin by heating a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the guajillo, ancho, and chile de arbol to the skillet and toast them for 2-3 minutes until they become fragrant and slightly darker in color. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the toasted chilies, chopped yellow onion, and garlic cloves with enough water to cover the ingredients. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for about 10 minutes until the chilies are softened.
  3. Carefully transfer the softened chilies, onions, and garlic into a blender. Include the soaking liquid, ground cumin, ground coriander, and dried oregano. Blend until smooth, adjusting the texture by adding more liquid if necessary. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  4. Cut the beef chuck into 2-inch cubes. Season the beef generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Lightly coat each piece with flour.
  5. In a Dutch oven, heat neutral oil over medium-high heat. Brown the floured beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden. Remove the beef and preserve the browned bits in the pot.
  6. Return the seared beef to the Dutch oven and pour the blended chile sauce over it. Add bay leaves, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 2 hours.
  7. After 2 hours, check the tenderness of the beef. Skim off excess oil if necessary. Serve the Beef Chile Colorado warm with corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, radishes, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the Beef Chile Colorado to rest for a few hours or overnight for better flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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