This Best Chile Colorado｜Easy Recipe｜Pork Chile Colorado ｜Carne de Puerco en Chile Colorado｜

dried red chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh red bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh bell peppers can provide a similar sweetness and color, while canned tomato sauce is often less expensive.

beef

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Lean turkey offers a lower-fat option, while pork can be a more budget-friendly meat choice.

Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles.

Toast chiles in a dry skillet until fragrant.

Soak toasted chiles in hot water until soft.

Blend soaked chiles with garlic, onion, and tomatoes until smooth.

In a pot, heat oil and add the blended mixture.

Cook for a few minutes, then add beef and spices.

Pour in water and simmer until beef is tender.

Adjust seasoning to taste and serve hot.

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