Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Beef Chile Colorado
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cut the beef chuck into 2-inch cubes. Season the beef generously with kosher salt and black pepper. Lightly coat each piece with flour.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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.
