How to Make Dutch Oven Chili Colorado - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chili Colorado is a classic Mexican dish that is known for its rich and intense flavors. This hearty stew is typically made with chunks of beef that are slow-cooked in a rich and spicy red chili sauce, resulting in a dish that is both comforting and deeply satisfying. While traditionally cooked on the stovetop, this recipe for Dutch Oven Chili Colorado takes the dish to the next level by slow-cooking it in a Dutch oven, allowing the flavors to develop and meld together beautifully.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ancho chiles
  • 4 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • ¼ cup ground red chile pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 cup Mexican beer, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Soak the ancho chiles in boiling hot water to cover for 1 hour.
  • While dried chiles soak, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Season beef with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a cast iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides, working in small batches, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
  • Drain chiles; remove stems and seeds. Place chiles, onions, garlic, ground chile pepper, salt, cumin seeds, oregano, and coriander in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to chop, then process into a thick paste. Add 1 cup beer and continue processing to blend.
  • Place meat and any accumulated juices back in the Dutch oven, pour in sauce, and stir well. Cover with a sheet of aluminum foil, then place lid on top for a tight seal.
  • Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 1 hour; stir. Continue to bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until meat is fork-tender, 30 minutes to 1 hour more, adding more beer if sauce seems too thick.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 448mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 27mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 389mg