Description
Chile Colorado with Beef is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender beef chuck roast simmered in a rich, vibrant sauce infused with robust spices and smoky turkey bacon. This recipe balances warmth and depth with a delicious smoky twist, making it a perfect meal for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into chunks
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 dried guajillo chilies, seeds and stems removed
- 2 dried ancho chilies, seeds and stems removed
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 tbsp tomato paste (natural)
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 4 cups beef broth
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chilies: Remove the seeds and stems from the dried guajillo and ancho chilies. Toast them lightly in a dry skillet until fragrant to unlock their rich flavor. Then soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes until they soften.
- Make the Chili Sauce: Blend the softened chilies with garlic, onion, tomato paste (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), ground cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, and a bit of the soaking liquid. Blend until smooth and set this vibrant sauce aside.
- Brown the Beef and Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat a little oil in a hot skillet, then sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides. Remove the beef. In the same pan, cook the chopped smoked turkey bacon until crisp. Set both aside.
- Combine and Simmer: In a large pot, combine the browned beef, crispy smoked turkey bacon, and the chili sauce. Add beef broth to partially cover the meat. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat, and cook gently for 2 to 3 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens beautifully.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Let the chile rest for a few minutes before serving to deepen the flavors, and enjoy.
Notes
- Toast dried chilies carefully to avoid burning, which can cause bitterness.
- Simmer slowly at low heat to ensure tender beef and fully developed flavors.
- Skim any fat occasionally to keep the sauce rich but not greasy.
- Allow the chile to rest before serving for optimal flavor.
- Adjust chili quantities gradually to match desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chile Colorado, Beef stew, Smoked turkey bacon, Slow cooked beef, Spicy beef chili
