Chili Colorado Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

Chili Colorado Recipe - Chili Pepper Madness

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Chili Colorado is a traditional Mexican recipe of pork or beef stewed low and slow in a rich red chili sauce, hence the name "colorado", which means "colored red", not from the state of Colorado.

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Ingredients

  • 6 ancho chili peppers (stemmed and seeded)
  • 6 guajillo peppers (stemmed and seeded)
  • 2 pasilla peppers (stemmed and seeded)
  • 3 chiles de arbol (stemmed and seeded)
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion (chopped)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped (optional – I like the extra heat and flavor))
  • 4-5 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • 2.5 pounds beef chuck roast (cut into bite-sized chunks)
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 2 cups beef stock (chicken or vegetable stock are good, too)
  • FOR SERVING: Crumbly white cheese, fresh herbs, spicy chili flakes, squeeze of lime juice if desired – Rice and/or warmed tortillas, if desired

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