Jul 14 2026
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Chile Colorado Recipe

Inspired by Chile Colorado
Time3h
Serves6

Tender beef simmered in a flavorful red sauce.

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Ingredients

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Beef and Marinade

Red Sauce

Garnish

Method

Preparation of Beef

  1. 1

    Prepare the Beef

    Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into 2-inch cubes.

  2. 2

    Season the Beef

    Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage.

  3. 3

    Brown the Beef

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned beef in batches and brown on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside once browned.

Preparation of Red Sauce

  1. 4

    Toast Chiles

    Remove the stems and seeds from the dried ancho and guajillo chiles. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Blend Red Sauce

    In a blender, combine the toasted chiles, garlic cloves, chopped onion, cumin, oregano, and beef broth. Blend until smooth to make the red sauce.

Cooking

  1. 6

    Combine Beef and Sauce

    Pour the blended red sauce into the pot with the browned beef. Bring to a simmer.

  2. 7

    Simmer

    Cover and let it simmer on low heat for about 2 to 3 hours, or until the beef is tender and easily shreds with a fork.

  3. 8

    Add Lime Juice

    Stir in lime juice before serving to brighten the flavors.

Serving

  1. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Serve the Chile Colorado hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, chopped onions, and lime wedges.

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