Ingredients
- 8 Dried Freshly Chopped Parsley, For Garnish
- 3 Dried Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 5 Dried Bifes De Chorizo (300 Gr. Aprox C/U)
- 1 Large
- 4 Cups Flour
- 6 Garlic Salt And Freshly
- 1/2 Teaspoon
- 1/4 Teaspoon Chimichurri Preparado
- 2 Tablespoons Beef broth
- 3 Pounds De Crema De Leche
- 3 Tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Dried Bay Leaves
Directions
Beef Chile Colorado is a flavorful and hearty Mexican dish that features chunks of beef simmered in a rich and spicy red chili sauce. It’s a classic example of Mexican comfort food, and here’s a description of this delicious dish:
Beef Chile Colorado starts with tender chunks of beef, often cut from cuts like beef stew meat or chuck roast. The beef is typically seasoned with salt and pepper and then seared in a hot skillet to develop a flavorful crust.
The key element of Beef Chile Colorado is the red chili sauce, which is made from dried red chili peppers. Common varieties of chilies used for this sauce include New Mexico chilies, guajillo chilies, or ancho chilies. The dried chilies are rehydrated, stemmed, and deseeded before being blended with other ingredients.
The sauce typically includes aromatics like garlic and onions, as well as spices such as cumin, Mexican oregano, and sometimes a touch of cinnamon. The chili peppers are pureed with these ingredients, creating a thick and flavorful red chili sauce. Depending on the chilies used, the sauce can range from mild to quite spicy.
Once the sauce is prepared, the seared beef chunks are added to the sauce, and everything is simmered together until the beef becomes tender and fully infused with the rich, spicy flavors of the chili sauce. The slow simmering process allows the meat to become fork-tender and the sauce to thicken and intensify in flavor.
Beef Chile Colorado is typically served with warm corn tortillas, rice, and refried beans, creating a hearty and satisfying meal. Some variations also include toppings like diced onions, chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime to add freshness and balance to the dish.
The combination of tender, stewed beef and the complex, spicy chili sauce makes Beef Chile Colorado a beloved Mexican classic. It’s a dish that captures the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine, with its bold and rich flavors that are sure to please anyone who enjoys a bit of heat and a lot of comfort in their meal.
Steps
1 Done | Making The Sauce :In A Large Stockpot, Add The Dried Chile Peppers And Onion. Cover With Cold Water And Bring To A Boil Over Medium-High Heat. |
2 Done | Once Water Boils, Turn Off The Heat, Cover And Let The Chile Peppers Sit And Soften For About 20 Minutes. |
3 Done | Add Softened Chiles And Onions To A Blender Along With 2 Cups Of The Beef Broth, Garlic, Cumin, And Oregano And Puree |
4 Done | Over A Large Bowl, Pour Chile Sauce Mixture Through A Sieve, Pressing On Solids With A Spatula To Extract As Much Liquid As Possible. Discard Solids |
5 Done | Cooking The Beef :Season The Beef Cubes With Salt And Pepper And Toss In Flour. The Flour Will Help Thicken The Sauce |
6 Done | In A Heavy Bottom Sauce Pot Or Dutch Oven, Heat The Oil Over Medium-High Heat |
7 Done | Working In Batches, Brown The Beef On All Sides About 4 Minutes Per Batch. Remove The Meat And Set Aside. Continue To Cook The Remaining Beef Cubes |
8 Done | In The Same Dutch Oven, Stir In The Chile Colorado Sauce And The 2 Remaining Cups Of Beef Broth And Bay Leaves Over Medium-High Heat |
9 Done | Bring To A Rapid Simmer And Lower Heat To Medium-Low. Add The Meat Back In And Cook Uncovered For About 1 Hour To Allow The Liquid To Thicken And Reduce |
10 Done | Discard Bay Leaves And Season With Salt And Pepper To Taste |
