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Chile Colorado Beef Stew
Chile Colorado Beef Stew
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
 

Chile Colorado Beef Stew is a very flavorful, spicy Mexican stew made with dried chiles, it can be served over rice or eaten with tortillas!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Ancho Chili, Beef Stew, Birria, Chile Colarado, Chili, Dried Chilis, Easy, Mexican Birria, One Pan Meals, Recipe, Soup, TikTok
Servings: 4
Calories: 490 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
  • 4 dried guajillo chiles
  • 3 dried ancho chiles
  • 3 dried arbol chiles
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 Tbsps vegetable oil
  • 2 pounds beef (I used flat iron steak) cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • kosher salt, pepper
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp cumin
  • 1 Tbsp oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
  1. Remove the stems from the dried chiles and remove some of the seeds (this depends on your spice preference, more seeds will be spicer).

  2. Add 2 cups of the beef broth to a saucepan and add the chiles. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Let them soak in the hot water 20 to 30 minutes.

  3. Pour the chiles and beef broth into a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

  4. Set a large soup pot over medium high heat and add the oil. Coat the beef cubes in the flour and season with kosher salt and pepper. Once the oil is hot add the beef and cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring a few times.

  5. Add the onion, cumin, and oregano and cook 5 more minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.

  6. Add the remaining 2 cups beef broth and the blended chiles. Bring this to a boil and then reduce the heat to simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. Taste for seasoning and add more kosher salt and pepper if needed.

  7. Serve with rice, tortillas, or with toppings such as cheese, sour cream, or cilantro.