Chile Colorado Recipe Beef Crock Pot
Description
Chile Colorado is a traditional Mexican dish that combines beef and chiles in a savory and flavorful dish. The beef is slow-cooked in a crock pot for several hours until it’s tender and juicy, and the chiles give the dish a kick of heat and flavor. The dish doesn’t require a lot of prep time, but the slow cooking method ensures the beef is cooked perfectly. The end result is a delicious and comforting meal that’s sure to please the whole family. It’s also a great way to use up leftover beef or even ground beef. Serve it with a side of rice, beans, or tortillas for a complete meal.
Prep Time
This Chile Colorado recipe requires very little prep time. The beef needs to be cut into cubes, and the chiles need to be chopped. The other ingredients such as the onions, garlic, and spices can be prepped while the beef is cooking. All in all, you should be able to have this dish ready in under 15 minutes.
Cook Time
The cook time for this Chile Colorado recipe is about 4 to 5 hours on low heat in the crock pot. This low and slow cooking method ensures that the beef is cooked perfectly and is full of flavor. You can also cook this dish on high heat for a shorter amount of time, but the end result won’t be as tender or flavorful.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of beef chuck, cubed
- 2 cups of beef broth
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1 can of red chiles, chopped
- 1 teaspoon of cumin
- 1 teaspoon of chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. First, season the cubed beef with salt and pepper.
2. Next, heat a large pan over medium-high heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
3. Once the oil is hot, add the cubed beef and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side.
4. Transfer the seared beef to a crock pot.
5. Add the beef broth, diced onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, chopped chiles, cumin, chili powder, oregano and a pinch of salt and pepper to the crock pot.
6. Stir to combine and cover with a lid.
7. Cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or on high heat for 2-3 hours, until the beef is tender.
8. Serve with a side of rice, beans, or tortillas.
Equipment
- Large pan
- Crock pot
Notes
This dish can also be cooked in a slow cooker. Just add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8-10 hours or on high heat for 4-5 hours.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Protein: 20 g
- Carbs: 10 g
- Fat: 11 g
- Fiber: 3 g
Recipe Tips
This recipe is very versatile and can be made with different types of beef such as chuck roast or short ribs. You can also use beef broth or tomato sauce instead of beef stock. If you like your Chile Colorado to have more spice, you can add more chiles or use a hotter variety. You can also use different types of chiles such as jalapenos or habaneros. If you want to add more flavor to the dish, you can also add a teaspoon of cumin and a teaspoon of chili powder.
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