"A popular Mexican stew, Chile Colorado includes tender pieces of beef in a red chile sauce made from dried Mexican chiles, broth and spices. ..."
INGREDIENTS
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4 dried ancho chiles (, or pasilla or mulato)
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5 dried guajillo chiles (, or New Mexican chiles)
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4 cups chicken broth (, divided)
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1 small onion (, chopped)
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½ of a jalapeno (, minced (optional, for more heat))
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked Paprika
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2 ½ lbs stew meat (, or cubed beef shoulder/butt roast*)
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Salt and pepper
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3 Tablespoons flour
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2 Tablespoons oil
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1 bay leaf
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Juice from 1 small lime
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Cornstarch slurry (1 Tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 Tablespoon water)
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Tortillas (, corn or flour)
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chopped fresh Cilantro (, for garnish)
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Sliced radishes
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Mexican rice