The Authentic & Classic CHILE COLORADO no one can RESIST | Mexican Red Chili Beef Stew

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.

Prepare 10 New Mexico chile pods and 1/4 onion in a pot.

Cover with water, set on high heat, and bring to a boil.

Turn off heat and transfer chiles to a blender cup.

Add 1 garlic clove, ground cumin, oregano, and 3.5 cups water to the blender.

Blend until smooth and set sauce aside.

Cut beef into small cubes and season with 4 teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon black pepper.

Coat the meat with all-purpose flour.

Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat.

Sear the meat for 1 minute per side, then remove from the pan.

Reduce heat to medium-low, add the sauce, and scrape the bottom of the pan.

Add half a cup of water to the blender to get all the sauce.

Return the seared meat to the sauce and mix.

Allow to simmer, then reduce heat to low, add 2 bay leaves, cover, and cook for 1.5 hours until tender.

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