Smoked Chile Braised Beef Recipe
elote rice, garlic sautéed spinach, carrot chipotle sauce
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Ingredients
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Beef
Elote Rice
Garlic Sautéed Spinach
Carrot Chipotle Sauce
Method
Braised Beef
- 1
Prepare the Beef
Season the beef chuck roast with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then sear the beef on all sides until browned.
- 2
- 3
Braised Cooking
Return the beef to the pot, add beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer, then cover and transfer to a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C). Braise for 3-4 hours until tender.
Elote Rice
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, corn kernels, mayonnaise, crumbled Cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside.
Garlic Sautéed Spinach
- 5
Sauté Spinach
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Carrot Chipotle Sauce
- 6
Make the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped carrots and sauté for about 5 minutes. Add chipotle peppers and vegetable broth, bring to a boil, then simmer until the carrots are tender. Blend until smooth and season with salt to taste.
