Chile Colorado
Experience the warmth of home with this flavorful Chile Colorado recipe. Tender chuck roast simmers in a rich, smoky sauce made from dried chiles, garlic, and spices, creating a comforting dish perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. Serve it alongside fluffy rice or warm tortillas, and watch as your loved ones savor every bite of this heartwarming meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop onions and mince garlic.
- Soak chiles: Place dried chiles in hot water for 20-30 minutes until softened.
- Sear meat: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season chuck roast with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes each side).
- Create the sauce: Blend soaked chiles, garlic, cumin, and chicken broth until smooth. Pour over the browned meat.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 2-3 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Serve: Shred beef in the pot and mix with the sauce. Serve hot with rice or tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg