Crock Pot Red Chile
A flavorful and tender beef dish slow-cooked with red chiles, perfect for tacos or served over rice.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 2 cups beef broth
- 4-6 pieces dried red chiles (like Ancho or New Mexico)
- 1 piece onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
Preparation
- In a dry skillet, toast the dried chiles over medium heat until fragrant, then soak them in hot water for about 15 minutes.
- Drain the chiles, remove stems and seeds, and blend with a bit of the soaking water until smooth.
- In the crock pot, heat the olive oil and brown the beef chunks.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, then pour in the blended chile sauce and beef broth.
- Season with cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
Serving
- Serve with tortillas or over rice.
Notes
Take your time to toast the chiles; this step enhances their flavor. For spiciness, you can leave some seeds in the chiles or add additional dried chiles. Letting the dish sit for a bit after cooking can help deepen the flavors before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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