How to Make Authentic Chili Colorado Sauce

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is often less expensive and still flavorful.

dried ancho chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Canned tomatoes provide a similar texture at a lower cost.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon

Water with bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is a more affordable cooking oil.

Dust the beef stew meat with flour for a light coating.

Heat a pan and add olive oil, checking the temperature with a few drops of water.

Brown the meat in batches, ensuring not to crowd the pan to avoid steaming.

Once browned, set the meat aside on paper towels to drain.

Scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any browned bits.

Adjust the heat to low and return the pot to the stove.

Add the first bag of Chili Colorado sauce to the pot, followed by the second bag.

Add the browned meat into the pot with the sauce and let it simmer for a while.

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