CHILE CON CARNE (AKA CHILI COLORADO)

Chile con Carne (AKA Chili Colorado) image

Provided by Melissa Baldan

Categories Chili

Time 4h10m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 Tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp mexican oregano
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground coriander seeds
7 large chiles, washed - stems and seeds removed.
3 c water
1 lb stew beef
1/2 c all purpose flour
1/2 Tbsp koser salt
1/2 Tbsp black pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
2 c broth or water
1 can(s) tomato paste

Steps:

1. In a medium pot bring to boil the 3 cups water and chiles. Remove from heat and allow the chiles to sit in water for about 30-40 min. Strain the chiles over a bowl to reserve the liquid.
2. In a food processor or blender put the chiles and a bit of the liquid and puree, adding more liquid if needed, until a sauce is formed. (better to start out with less and add it then to add too much in the beginning). Remove any tough skins left in sauce.
3. In a small ramekin mix together garlic, oregano, cinnamon, cayenne, cumin and coriander. Stir into chile "sauce" and set the sauce aside.
4. Combine flour, salt and pepper and sprinkle over the beef.
5. In a large stockpot heat olive oil to medium and sautee onion until soft. Add beef chunks and cook until just browned. Stir in chile sauce mixture. Add beef broth/stock or water until beef is covered.
6. Reduce heat to lowest setting and simmer for 3 hours.
7. Serve with chopped green onion, shredded cheese and tortillas.