How to make carne en Chile Colorado

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is lower in fat, while pork can be more affordable.

dried red chiles

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper is more accessible and can provide similar heat.

Start by heating up water in a pot for the chiles.

Remove the stems from the dried red chiles and add them to the hot water.

Let the chiles soak until they soften, which takes about 15-20 minutes.

Once softened, blend the chiles with cumin, salt, black pepper, and onion until smooth.

In a large pot, heat some vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the blended chile sauce to the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.

Add the beef to the pot and brown it on all sides for about 8-10 minutes.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat, then bring to a simmer.

Cover the pot and reduce the heat to low, cooking for 2-3 hours until the beef is tender.

Stir occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the meat submerged.

Once the beef is tender, remove it from the pot and shred it with two forks.

Return the shredded beef to the pot and mix well with the sauce.

Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

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