Description
Discover an authentic Chile Colorado recipe that delivers tender beef simmered in a rich, smoky chile sauce. Perfect for slow cooking, tacos, or comforting meals. Easy to follow and full of bold Mexican flavors.
Ingredients
3 pounds beef chuck, cubed
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves
6 guajillo chilies, stems and seeds removed
4 ancho chilies, stems and seeds removed
3 chile de arbol, stems and seeds removed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
2 ½ cups beef broth
2 fresh bay leaves
Corn tortillas, warmed
Diced white onion, chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
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Toast chilies in a dry skillet until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
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Simmer toasted chilies, onion, and garlic in water for 10 minutes until soft.
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Blend chilies, onion, garlic, soaking liquid, cumin, coriander, oregano, and beef broth until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, toss in flour. Brown beef in oil in batches.
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Return beef to pot, pour chile sauce to cover, add bay leaves.
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Simmer on low for 2 hours or until beef is tender. Skim oil before serving.
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Serve with warm tortillas and garnishes.
Notes
- Freeze extra sauce for up to 3 months.
- Adjust spice level by varying chile de arbol.
- Slow cooker method: cook on low 6-8 hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main dish, stew
- Method: Stove-top simmer
- Cuisine: mexican
