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Chile Colorado Beef Bowls

Chile Colorado Beef Bowls

Make tender shredded beef in rich red chile sauce. Easy slow-cooked recipe for flavorful bowls, tacos, or nachos. Family favorite comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Resting/Shredding Time 10 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 2 cups red chile Colorado sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • to taste Salt and black pepper
  • for serving cooked rice, fresh cilantro, diced onion, lime wedges, sour cream

Equipment

  • Large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a lid
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Two forks for shredding
  • Cutting board and sharp chef's knife

Method
 

  1. Pat the beef chuck roast completely dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear the beef roast for 4-5 minutes on each side until a deep brown crust forms.
  3. Remove the beef and sauté chopped onion in the same pot for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic, cumin, and oregano, stirring for about a minute until fragrant.
  5. Return the seared beef to the pot, pour in the red chile Colorado sauce and beef broth, and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 3 to 3.5 hours.
  7. Transfer cooked beef to a bowl, shred with forks, and return to the pot, stirring through the sauce.
  8. Let it sit off heat for 5 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro, diced onion, lime wedges, and sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dish that will impress your cooking skills!
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