Chili Colorado Recipe Authentic Beef Stew from New Mexico

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 4 oz (115g) dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
• 2 cups (475ml) hot water
• 3 lbs (1.36kg) beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp (30ml) vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano (Mexican oregano preferred)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour (optional)
• 4 cups (950ml) beef broth
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper, or to taste