Description
Chile Colorado is a traditional Mexican dish that warms the soul with its rich, smoky flavors and tender meat simmered in a luscious red sauce. Made from dried ancho chiles, garlic, and spices, this comforting meal is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Pair it with warm tortillas or fluffy rice for an unforgettable dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into cubes
- 4 dried ancho chiles
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the chiles: Remove stems and seeds from ancho chiles. Toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Soak the chiles: Place toasted chiles in a blender, cover with hot water, and let soak for 15 minutes.
- Blend: Add garlic, onion, cumin, and oregano to the blender with soaked chiles; blend until smooth.
- Brown the meat: In a large pot over medium-high heat, sear chuck roast until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Combine: Pour the blended sauce over the meat and add chicken broth until covered. Simmer on low heat for about 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Serve: Shred or cube meat as desired and serve hot with rice or warm tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating diced potatoes or bell peppers into the pot. Adjust spice levels by adding more or fewer ancho chiles based on your preference.