chile con carne (aka chili colorado)
My grandmother's grandmother taught her this wonderful recipe. It had been handed down from generations. My family had immigrated from Spain to Mexico then to America. Just a wonderful family recipe with rich historical value... (My great great grandfather was one of the 1st Silver Dons to settle in San Diego, Ca!) Cooking tips: I use different types of chiles throughout the year. Sometimes I use green chiles and sometimes red. During cooking some of the liquid may cook off. Add more liquid to keep the consistency you like. I like mine on the thicker side, but you may enjoy it more soupy
prep time
40 Min
cook time
3 Hr 30 Min
method
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yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon mexican oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
- 7 - large chiles, washed - stems and seeds removed.
- 3 cups water
- 1 pound stew beef
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tablespoon koser salt
- 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 cups broth or water
- 1 can tomato paste
How To Make chile con carne (aka chili colorado)
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Step 1In a medium pot bring to boil the 3 cups water and chiles. Remove from heat and allow the chiles to sit in water for about 30-40 min. Strain the chiles over a bowl to reserve the liquid. -
Step 2In a food processor or blender put the chiles and a bit of the liquid and puree, adding more liquid if needed, until a sauce is formed. (better to start out with less and add it then to add too much in the beginning). Remove any tough skins left in sauce.
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Step 3In a small ramekin mix together garlic, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne, cumin and coriander. Stir into chile "sauce" and set the sauce aside.
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Step 4Combine flour, salt and pepper and sprinkle over the beef.
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Step 5In a large stockpot heat olive oil to medium and sautee onion until soft. Add beef chunks and cook until just browned. Stir in chile sauce mixture. Add beef broth/stock or water until beef is covered.
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Step 6Reduce heat to lowest setting and simmer for 3 hours.
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Step 7Serve with chopped green onion, shredded cheese and tortillas.
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