How to make carne en chile rojo

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and pork is often less expensive.

dried red chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh red peppers

💰Cheaper: canned chili

Fresh peppers provide flavor without the heat of dried chiles.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth can lower calories and cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while canola is often cheaper.

Cut the beef into pieces.

Cut the stems off the chile guajillo and remove the seeds.

Soak the chile guajillo in hot water until softened.

Blend the soaked chiles with onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cumin until smooth.

In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat.

Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides.

Pour the blended chile sauce over the beef, stirring to coat.

Add water to the pot to cover the beef and bring to a simmer.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat until the beef is tender, stirring occasionally.

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