Chili Colorado Is 10x Better Than Regular Chili

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.

Remove the tops and seeds from the dried ancho, guajillo, and arbol chiles, except for the arbol chiles.

Toast the dried chiles in a medium-low heat pan for about 5 minutes until fragrant.

Place the toasted chiles into boiled water, cover, and let sit for about 20 minutes to soften.

Cut the beef chuck roast into cubes, ensuring to choose a piece with good marbling.

Season the beef cubes with salt and black pepper, then sprinkle flour over them for a light coating.

Heat avocado oil in a pan and sear the beef cubes for about 3 minutes on each side until browned, then remove them to a tray.

In the same pan, add chopped onions and cook for 5 minutes, then add thinly sliced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Stir in ground cumin and cook for about 30 seconds, then add tomato paste and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Remove the pan from heat and stir in Mexican oregano.

Blend the softened chiles with beef stock and tomato paste until smooth, then strain the mixture to remove any hard bits.

Return the beef to the pan, add any drippings, and stir to combine.

Cover with a cracked lid and simmer over low heat.

Prepare quick pickled jalapenos by combining water, white vinegar, salt, sugar, peppercorns, and crushed garlic in a pot and bringing it to a simmer.

Slice jalapenos into rings and pour the hot pickling mixture over them, letting them cool before refrigerating.

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