Homestyle Chile Colorado (Printable Version)
Slow-cooked beef in smoky red sauce goes great with beans, rice, or tortillas. The deep flavor comes from letting it cook low and slow.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 bay leaf
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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1 can (about 113 g) diced green chiles
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2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
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1 1/2 cups beef broth
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2 lbs beef stew meat, cut up
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Throw in the bay leaf, salt, onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, tomato paste, vinegar, green chiles, chipotle adobo, and broth into your slow cooker. Give everything a good stir until it looks blended.
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Now plop the beef chunks in and swirl things around so every piece is coated with the sauce.
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Pop on the lid and leave it alone on low for 7 to 8 hours. The beef should be nice and tender when it's done.
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Fish out the bay leaf. Spoon the beef with sauce onto tortillas, over rice, or with beans—whatever you like best. Enjoy while it's hot!
# Additional Notes:
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If you want even more flavor, sear the beef quickly in a hot pan before tossing it into the slow cooker.
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Stick any leftovers in a sealed container and they'll be good in the fridge for three days.