Chile Colorado Recipe
Nothing is more comforting than a big bowl of this Chile Colorado! Rich smoky flavors and tender and juicy chunks of meat make it the perfect keto comfort food.
Servings 6 servings
Calories 419kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 medium ancho chile peppers
- 2 medium guajillo chile peppers
- 2 to 3 medium chiles de arbol
- 3 cups beef broth divided
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 lb beef stew meat (cut into even 1 inch pieces)
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3/4 tsp glucomannan (optional)
Toppings
- Lime wedges
- Avocado
- Chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to remove the stems of the dried chiles. Shake out the seeds, or leave them in for a bit more heat.
- Place the chiles in a saucepan with 1 cup of the broth and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Simmer 10 minutes, then cover the pot and let steep for another 10 to 20 minutes, until very soft.
- Transfer the chiles and the liquid to a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Season the stew meat with salt and pepper, then add half of the meat and cook until nicely browned. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon and repeat with the rest of the meat.
- Add the onion, and jalapeño, if using, and cook until the onion is becoming tender, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, and paprika and cook another minute, until fragrant.
- Pour the chile puree into the pan and add the remaining broth, tomato paste, and the browned beef with any accumulated juices.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the stew meat is tender.
- Serve with cauliflower rice and toppings of choice.
Notes
Storage Information: Store in a covered container in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for several months.
Pro Tip: Make sure your stew meat is cut into even bite-sized pieces. It will cook faster and become more tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving = about 1 cup | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 7.2g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 23.7g | Saturated Fat: 8.7g | Fiber: 2.5g