Best 10 Beef Ribs With Mol Coloradito Recipes

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If you are a food enthusiast who enjoys the distinctively flavorful and aromatic dishes of Mexican cuisine, then "Beef Ribs with Mol Coloradito" is a recipe that you must try out. This traditional Mexican dish features tender and juicy beef ribs braised in a rich and flavorful sauce made from dried chiles, spices, and the vibrant red annatto seeds that give the dish its distinct color. The result is a tantalizing combination of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. The detailed recipe provided below will guide you through the steps of creating this delectable dish, ensuring that you can impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOLE COLORADITO RECIPE



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Hello Mole Coloradito! For this batch I filled corn tortillas with Queso Fresco and then drenched them in the Coloradito sauce, but feel free to adjust the serving style to your liking.

Provided by Mexican Please

Categories     Main Course

Number Of Ingredients 21

5 Ancho dried chiles
4 New Mexican dried chiles (or Guajillos)
2 lbs. Roma tomatoes (approx. 7-8 tomatoes)
1 onion
8 garlic cloves
2/3 cup sesame seeds
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns (approx. 12 peppercorns)
8 cloves
2 tablespoons raisins
1/2 cup almonds
2 oz. chocolate (approx. 1/3 cup chocolate chips)
3-4 cups stock
2 tablespoons lard (or oil)
1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
10-12 corn tortillas
Queso Fresco
finely chopped onion
freshly chopped cilantro
Mexican Crema

Steps:

  • Wipe off any dusty crevasses on the dried chiles. De-stem and de-seed the chiles, but don't worry about getting rid of every last seed.
  • Roast the chile pieces for 1-2 minutes in a 400F oven. Alternatively, you can flash roast them in a skillet on the stovetop for 15-30 seconds per side. Once roasted, add them to a bowl and cover with hot tap water. Let the chiles reconstitute for 20-30 minutes. If they float to the surface you can use a small bowl or plate to keep them submerged.
  • Rinse and de-stem 7-8 Roma tomatoes. Roast the tomatoes in a 400F oven for 20-30 minutes.
  • Roughly chop an onion and peel 8 garlic cloves. Add a glug of oil to a skillet over medium heat and saute the onions and whole garlic cloves until lightly browned. Once cooked, add the onion-garlic mixture to the blender.
  • Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add 2/3 cup sesame seeds, 8 whole cloves, and 12 black peppercorns to the skillet. Toast until the sesame seeds are turning golden brown, stirring occasionally. Towards the end, add the powdered spices to the skillet (2 tablespoons cinnamon, 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano) and cook briefly. Add the mixture to a food processor or spice grinder and grind into a fine powder, setting it aside until you need it.
  • By now the chiles are reconstituted. Take a taste of the chiles' soaking liquid. If you like it then you can use it to liquefy the sauce. If it tastes bitter to you then use stock to liquefy the sauce -- I used stock for this batch.
  • Drain the dried chiles and add them to the blender along with a cup of stock (or soaking liquid). The onion-garlic mixture should already be in the blender. Combine well. It's worth it to take a taste at every step along the way, starting now!
  • Add the roasted tomatoes to the blender and combine well. This should all fit in a single blender jar, but you may have to blend the tomatoes in batches.
  • Add the finely ground spice mixture to the blender and combine well. I also added another cup of stock at this point. You'll need 3-4 cups total for the recipe -- I usually just keep track of what I add when blending and then add the rest for the simmer.
  • Add 2 tablespoons raisins, 1/2 cup almonds and 1 teaspoon salt. Combine well.
  • Add 2 tablespoons lard (or oil) to a large saucepan. Once heated, add the Coloradito sauce from the blender to the saucepan and simmer until heated through. Use a splatter screen if you have one, otherwise a layer of parchment paper or foil will do the job.
  • Once heated through add 2 oz. chocolate (optional). I used 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, but you can use Mexican chocolate if you want.
  • Once the chocolate is incorporated into the sauce take a final taste for seasoning. I added another generous pinch of salt to this batch. (So that is about 1.5 teaspoons salt total but keep in mind this will depend on which stock you use.)
  • You can optionally strain the Coloradito sauce at this point. Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl and use a spatula to force the sauce through the strainer. Be sure to wipe the bottom of the strainer as the sauce tends to cling to it.
  • Optional serving style: warm 10-12 corn tortillas in the oven (or flash fry them). Use tongs to dredge them in the Coloradito sauce. Add Queso Fresco and finely chopped raw onion to the tortillas, then fold in half and drench them with more of the Coloradito sauce. Serve immediately with optional garnishes: toasted sesame seeds, Mexican Crema, more Queso Fresco, and freshly chopped cilantro.
  • Store leftover Coloradito sauce in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 691 mg, Fiber 15 g, Sugar 18 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BEEF RIBS WITH MOL COLORADITO



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The earthy, fruity, spicy, though not especially fiery "little red" mole -- one of Oaxaca's seven classic sauces -- is cooked separately and seared onto the ribs at the end to form a savory crust.

Provided by Steven Raichlen

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 27

8 pounds meaty beef short ribs
Coarse salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
7 guajillo chiles
1 ancho chile
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cinnamon stick
1 clove
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 ripe plantain, peeled and diced
1/3 cup yellow raisins
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes with their liquid
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, chopped
2 teaspoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 300 degrees. Very generously season the ribs on all sides with salt and pepper. Heat a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil and heat for 1 minute. In a single layer, working in several batches if needed, brown the ribs well all over, 6 to 8 minutes a side. Transfer the ribs to a platter.
  • Add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook until browned, 5 minutes, stirring often. Return the ribs to the pot and add the bay leaf and water to cover. Bake, tightly covered, until very tender, about 3 hours.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the mole. Tear open the chilies, removing and discarding the stems and seeds. Place the chilies in a bowl with 2 cups warm water and soak until softened, 15 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until translucent but not brown, stirring with a wooden spoon, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cumin and cook for 1 minute.
  • Transfer the chilies to the pan, reserving the soaking liquid. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the soaking liquid and all remaining ingredients. Gently simmer until the plantains and raisins are soft, about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the cinnamon stick. Puree the sauce in a blender until smooth, then return it to the saucepan.
  • Add 1/2 to 1 cup of the rib cooking liquid until the sauce is thick but pourable. Adjust the seasoning, adding salt, sugar, or vinegar to taste - the mole should be highly seasoned and a little sweet with just a faint hint of tartness. (The mole can be prepared up to one day ahead and reheated.)
  • To serve, turn on the broiler or heat the oven to 450 degrees. Spoon half of the mole over the bottom of a baking dish just large enough to hold the ribs. Remove the ribs from their braising liquid, drain well, and place on top. Spoon the remaining mole over the ribs. Broil or bake until the mole sizzles and browns, 2 to 4 minutes on each side under the broiler, or 8 to 12 minutes in the oven.

MOLE BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIBS



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Oven braised in a Mexican mole inspired sauce, these beef short ribs are so tender they fall right off the bone! (Slow cooker version also included).

Provided by Aberdeen

Time 2h55m

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 lbs beef short ribs, cut into 2-3 inch pieces
1/2 white onion, diced
1 large carrot, quartered and thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup salsa verde
1 chipotle in adobo, chopped*
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoona cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 cup beef broth
1 cup red wine
1 cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Coarse salt, ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Toss ribs in 1-2 teaspoons of coarse salt, pinch of pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the flour until evenly coated.
  • In a large dutch oven or braiser, heat olive oil over medium high heat and sear ribs, 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove the ribs from heat to a plate and let rest.
  • Add the onion and carrot to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until somewhat softened.
  • Add garlic and saute 30 seconds to 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add tomato paste, cocoa powder, remaining flour, and peanut butter to the pot. Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and starting to deepen color.
  • Pour wine into the pot, cook 1 minute, until it has somewhat reduced. Scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Turn off heat and add the seared ribs back to the pot. Cover and place on a middle rack in the oven. Cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until ribs are tender and falling off the bone. They should slide right off the bone when done!
  • Remove ribs from sauce. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Skim fat from the sauce and using either an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender, blend until smooth. Add salt to taste.
  • Drizzle ribs with sauce and garnish with fresh parsley as desired. Serve over your favorite mashed potatoes or roasted veggies!
  • Turn a 5 quart slow cooker on high. Toss ribs in 1-2 teaspoons of coarse salt, pinch of pepper, and 2 tablespoons of the flour until evenly coated.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sear ribs, 1-2 minutes on each side. Remove the ribs from heat to a plate and let rest.
  • Add the onion and carrot to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, until somewhat softened. Remove from heat and add to the slow cooker.
  • Whisk the rest of the ingredients into the slow cooker. Place seared ribs in the liquid.
  • Cook 4-5 hours on high or 8-9 hours on low, until ribs are tender and falling off the bone. They should slide right off the bone when done!
  • Remove ribs from sauce. Remove and discard the cinnamon stick. Skim fat from the sauce and using either an immersion blender or in batches in a regular blender, blend until smooth. Add salt to taste.
  • Drizzle ribs with sauce and garnish with fresh parsley as desired. Serve over your favorite mashed potatoes or roasted veggies!

10 BEST BEEF RIB RECIPE COLLECTION



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Beef     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 10

Oven-Baked BBQ Beef Ribs
Slow Cooker Beef Ribs
Slow Cooker Beef Short Ribs
Smoked Beef Ribs
Grilled Tender Juicy Boneless Beef Ribs
Easy Grilled Beef Short Ribs
Asian Braised Short Ribs
Slowly Braised Beef Short Rib Ragu
Korean Beef Short Ribs
Instant Pot Beef Ribs

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

COLORADITO (RED OAXACAN MOLE)



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 slices French bread
1-ounce Mexican chocolate
Sea salt to taste
3 cups cooked white rice, seasoned
12 corn tortillas, warm
1 large chicken (about 3 1/2 pounds) cut into serving pieces
1 medium white onion, roughly chopped
1 small head of garlic, scored around the middle
4 fresh marjoram or oregano sprigs
4 fresh thyme sprigs
4 sprigs fresh flat-leaf parsley
Sea salt to taste
12 chiles guajillos or chilcostles
1/2 pound (about 2 small) tomatoes, stewed
4 tablespoons melted lard or safflower oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 whole cloves
2 whole allspice
1 medium white onion, thickly sliced
9 small garlic cloves, peeled
1 3-inch cinnamon stick, broken into thin strips
1 small ripe plantain, peeled and cut into thick rounds

Steps:

  • Put the chicken into a pan with the onion, garlic, and herbs; cover with water and add salt to taste. Bring to a simmer and continue simmering until the chicken is just tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove the stems, if any, from the chiles, slit them open, and remove veins and seeds.
  • Toast the chiles on a hot comale for a few seconds on each side, pressing them down until the inside flesh turns an opaque, tobacco color. Rinse the chiles in cold water, cover with hot water, and set aside to soak for about 15 minutes.
  • Put the tomatoes into a blender jar and blend briefly. Heat 1 tablespoon of the lard and fry the sesame seeds for a few seconds until a deep golden brown. Transfer with a slotted spoon, draining them as much as possible, to the blender jar; add the oregano, cloves and allspice and blend until smooth, adding a little more of the water in which the chiles were soaking if necessary.
  • Add more lard to the pan and heat; add the onion and garlic and fry until translucent.
  • Add the cinnamon pieces and fry until the onions and garlic are lightly browned.
  • Transfer with a slotted spoon to the blender jar. Add the plantain and bread to the pan and fry over low heat until a deep golden color; transfer to the blender jar. Adding more chile water if necessary, blend until you have a smooth puree. Gradually add the soaked chiles with more water as necessary and blend until smooth. When all the chiles have been blended, dip a spoon into the bottom of the blender jar and take out a sample of the sauce to see if the rather tough chile skins have been blended sufficiently. If not, add a little more water, stir well, and then blend for a few seconds more.
  • Heat the remaining lard in a heavy pan or saute pan, add the blended sauce and chocolate, and cook over medium heat, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pan to prevent sticking, for about 15 minutes. Add 2 cups of the chicken broth and the chicken pieces, taste for salt, and cook for 15 minutes more. The sauce should be fairly thick and lightly cover the back of a wooden spoon.
  • Serve with white rice and tortillas.

MOLE COLORADITO



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Oaxaca is known for its moles, and there are countless types. This recipe features dried red chiles and is often served with poultry.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Sauce     Condiment     Condiment/Spread     Tomato     Tomatillo     Garlic     Chile Pepper     Sesame     Cinnamon     Spice     Chocolate     Cumin

Yield Makes about 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 plum tomatoes, hulled
3 tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
1/2 large white onion, halved
1 head of garlic
8 ancho chiles, ribs and seeds removed
6 guajillo chiles, ribs and seeds removed
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1/2 Ceylon cinnamon stick or 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 allspice berries
2 whole cloves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
2 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon grated piloncillo (unrefined whole cane sugar) or dark brown sugar
Special Equipment
A spice mill

Steps:

  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 450°F. Roast tomatoes, tomatillos, onion, and garlic on a rimmed baking sheet on upper rack until softened and browned in spots (vegetables should still hold their shape), 25-35 minutes. Let cool slightly. Cut the top off the garlic, exposing the cloves inside. Squeeze out roasted garlic cloves into a blender. Transfer remaining vegetables to blender and purée until smooth. Scrape into a medium bowl.
  • While the vegetables are roasting, toast ancho and guajillo chiles on a clean rimmed baking sheet on lower rack until guajillo chiles are slightly darker in spots, about 4 minutes. Let cool slightly, then transfer to a large bowl. Add raisins and 4 cups boiling water, cover with plastic wrap, and let sit 30 minutes.
  • Transfer chile mixture to blender (you don't need to clean it); blend until thick and smooth.
  • As soon as chiles are out of the oven, toast sesame seeds on another rimmed baking sheet on lower rack until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Let cool. Grind in spice mill, shaking occasionally, to a powder. Be careful not to overgrind or you will make sesame paste. Transfer to a small bowl.
  • Very finely grind cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and cumin seeds in spice mill. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high and cook spice mixture, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add vegetable purée and cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly, 5-7 minutes. Add chile purée and broth, season with salt, and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until mole is thickened to the consistency of heavy cream, 60-75 minutes.
  • Add sesame powder, chocolate, breadcrumbs, and piloncillo to mole and whisk until chocolate is melted and sesame seeds are incorporated. Continue cooking, whisking often to prevent mole from sticking to the bottom of the pot, until very thick and the consistency of marinara sauce, 30-35 minutes. Taste mole and season with salt as needed.

MOLE COLORADITO



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Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     condiment

Time 4h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 1/2 ounces ancho chiles (5 to 7), stemmed and seeded
2 1/2 ounces guajillo chiles (7 to 9), stemmed and seeded
3 cascabel chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried avocado leaves (see Cook's Note)
1 fresh bay leaf (or dried)
1-inch piece canela or 1-inch piece cassia cinnamon stick (see Cook's Note)
1 whole clove
2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup pitted prunes
2 tablespoons sliced raw almonds
2 tablespoons roasted salted peanuts
2 tablespoons raw pecans
2 tablespoons raw pumpkin seeds
2 tablespoons untoasted sesame seeds
3 tablespoons schmaltz or rendered lard
1/2 very ripe (black) plantain, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 medium white onion, chopped
Kosher salt
One 14-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
2 quarts homemade turkey stock or low-sodium chicken broth
1 ounce bittersweet (72 percent cacao) chocolate, chopped
Roasted turkey or roasted chicken, for serving
Toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
  • Toast the ancho, guajillo, cascabel, avocado leaves, bay leaf, canela, clove, oregano, cumin, coriander and peppercorns on a rimmed baking sheet until browned in spots (but not charred!) and very fragrant, nutty and spicy, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl.
  • Toast the raisins, prunes, almonds, peanuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds on the same baking sheet until the nuts are lightly browned and the fruit are puffed and lightly toasted but not burnt, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the toasted chiles.
  • Meanwhile, heat the schmaltz in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the plantains and cook until deep golden brown and caramelized on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl. Add the garlic, onions and 4 teaspoons salt to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender and lightly browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until most of the liquid has evaporated, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the reserved chile mixture, the plantains, and the stock and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer until the chiles are very tender and fragrant, about 30 minutes. Discard the avocado leaves, bay leaf and canela (if you can find them). Remove the pot from the heat and let cool slightly.
  • Working in batches, transfer the stewed chiles to a blender and puree until very smooth and thick. Transfer to a large bowl and repeat with the remaining stewed chiles.
  • Wipe the pot clean, transfer the mole to the pot and bring to simmer over medium-high heat, stirring constantly to prevent from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Simmer until the mole is the consistency of a smooth, thick tomato sauce, 5 to 10 minutes, adding water or additional stock if the sauce is too thick. Add the chocolate and stir until melted. Season with salt. Remove from the heat. Serve over roasted turkey or roasted chicken. Top with toasted sesame seeds.

OAXACAN RED MOLE SAUCE (MOLE COLORADITO)



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This is a classic Oaxacan dish, served with rice. Each family has their own version, this one is made by the Restaurant La Olla, Oaxaca México. A little information: Oaxaca is to Mexican food lovers and cooks perhaps what Florence is to art aficionados. Walking through any village market, or just down the street in Oaxaca is a aromatic as well as visual delight. In Oaxaca, it is difficult for one to walk for very long without ending up in a market and passing a dozen little restaurants. Not only has Oaxaca made significant contributions to the flavors of the world - especially with its extraordinary mole (mo-lay) sauces: sharp, thick, sweetly complex, with top notes of smoke, sometimes clove and citrus and always undertones of dried-chile heat, but the Indians from Oaxaca invented two of the cooking utensils that are still essential in Mexican cooking: the molcajete (stone utensil used to crush and mix spices) and the comal (metal utensil for heating and baking). Oaxaca is justly famous worldwide for its vibrant, inventive, and diverse cuisine. The markets and restaurants produce their succulent, rich moles for which Oaxaca is famous. There are at least seven basic varieties of mole made in the region. Here are nine: negro (black), amarillo (yellow), coloradito (reddish), almendrado (with almonds), verde (green), rojo (red), Manchamanteles (tablecloth stainer) and chichilo negro. There is always mole being served in Oaxaca, such as the coloradito; with its brick-red color of roasted chiles, sautéed spices, and ground, charred bread, it is elusively spicy and with a slightly tangy sweetness, a little smoky, with the fullness of toasted grain and a bit more pungent than the negro or the amarillo, which is especially mild, with its clean chile flavor, a strong top note of cumin and a slightly oily texture.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 entire skinless chicken breast, with bones but without skin
1/4 medium white onion
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon salt
5 guajillo chilies
10 red ancho chilies
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 bread rolls, sliced
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon marjoram (optional)
1 tablespoon oregano
1/2 cup chocolate, cut in pieces
4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, divided
10 almonds
10 raisins
3 garlic cloves
1/8 medium white onion
3 medium tomatoes, cooked
2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
cooked rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Chicken:.
  • Cook the chicken in 4 cups of water, with garlic, onion and salt on medium heat for 45 minutes. Check to make sure that the chicken is cooked through.
  • Mole sauce:.
  • Wash the chiles with a damp cloth, remove the stems of the chiles, slit open with a knife and remove the seeds and veins. Toast the chiles on both sides in large frying pan over high heat, making sure that they do not burn.
  • Soak the chiles in boiling water to soften them for about 10 minute Meanwhile, fry the almonds in 3 tbls. of the shortening on medium heat for 5 min., or until they are a golden color.
  • Take them out and set aside.
  • Next fry the raisins until they puff up and the skin browns a bit, then remove and strain in a sieve. Turn the heat down a bit, and fry the sesame seeds in the same oil, adding a little salt to prevent them from jumping from pan.
  • Once golden, remove and store on an absorbent paper towel. Still in the same oil, fry the slices of bread, until they are golden. Remove and put on an absorbent paper towel. On a dry pan or skittle roast the garlic, onion and tomato until they are nicely toasted with black spots.
  • In a blender, grind the chiles with a half cup of water, and add more water as necessary to blend. Once the mixture is smooth, pour into a saucepan and fry with one tbsp of the shortening for 10 minute on medium heat. Stirring occasionally to ensure that it does not stick to the pan.
  • Next, blend both the roasted and fried ingredients together, until smooth. Blend the tomatoes and strain through a colander and add into the chile mixture. Now add the cinnamon sick, thyme, marjoram(if using) and the oregano. Cook for 5 more minutes. Add the chicken broth, salt, sugar and chocolate on medium heat, stirring occasionally. Remove cinnamon stick. Cool for 15 minutes. Pour the chicken in a serving dish, serve with rice.

REDDISH MOLE (COLORADITO)



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 3h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 pounds pork butt, bone in, trimmed of most but not all fat
1 head garlic, unpeeled, halved crosswise, plus 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns, bruised plus 5 whole black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
1 thick slice day-old challah or brioche,
4 dried ancho chiles, tops and seeds removed
4 dried guajillo chiles, tops and seeds removed
1 2-inch piece canela, or 2 teaspoons ground Ceylon cinnamon
5 cloves, or 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 cup lard or vegetable oil
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
3 medium ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/3 small yellow plantain, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
12 sprigs fresh thyme
6 sprigs fresh oregano
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1/4 cup dark raisins
3/4 cup blanched almonds
1 1/2 ounces Mexican chocolate, coarsely grated

Steps:

  • Place the pork butt, head of garlic, 1 teaspoon of bruised black peppercorns, bay leaves and 1 teaspoon salt in a 5 to 6 quart saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover well (10 to 12 cups). Bring to a boil over high heat and immediately reduce the heat to low. Remove any foam that collects on top. Simmer, partly covered, until the meat is tender, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  • Lift out the pork, letting it drain well, and let cool to room temperature. Raise the heat to high and boil the stock until reduced to about 6 to 8 cups. Strain the stock through a fine-mesh seive, discarding the solids; let sit until the fat can be skimmed off (or refrigerate several hours and lift off the solidified fat). Reserve.
  • Remove and discard any visible fat from the pork butt. Pull the meat from the bones, carefully tear it into long shreds, and refrigerate if not using at once. You should have about 3 to 4 cups.
  • In a food processor, crush the bread to fine crumbs. You should have about 1 cup. Set aside. Place the ancho and guajillo chiles in a bowl. Pour over boiling water to cover, and let soak for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in a spice grinder, coffee grinder or with a mortar and pestle, grind together the canela, cloves and remaining 5 peppercorns. Set aside. Drain the soaked chiles and reserve.
  • In a medium skillet, heat half the lard over medium heat until rippling. Add the ground spices and cook, stirring, just until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onion, minced garlic, tomatoes, plantain, thyme, oregano, sesame seeds, raisins and almonds. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, for 15 minutes.
  • Let this cooked mixture cool for about 10 minutes, then place half the mixture in a food processor with 1 cup of the reserved pork broth and half the drained chiles. Process to a smooth puree (about 3 minutes on high). Repeat with the remaining sauce mixture, another cup of pork broth, and the remaining chiles.
  • In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat the remaining lard over medium high heat until rippling. Add the pureed mixture, stirring well to prevent splattering. Stir in the remaining stock, a little at a time. Cook, covered, stirring frequently, for 15 to 20 minutes, until the chiles lose the raw edge of their flavor. Stir in the bread crumbs and cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is lightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chocolate and cook, stirring constantly, until it is well dissolved. Add the salt.
  • Stir in the reserved shredded pork. Cook, partly covered, stirring occasionally, just until heated through, 7 to 10 minutes. Taste for seasoning. Serve.

MOLE COLORADITO ENCHILADAS, FROM RICK BAYLESS



Mole Coloradito Enchiladas, from Rick Bayless image

I saw this on Rick Bayless' show, and immediately made it the next day. Absolutely delicious. The mole takes a long time to prepare, but the ingredients are not hard to find and the recipe is not difficult to follow. It also makes about a gallon of sauce, so you'll still have leftover mole after eating all the enchiladas. Rick Bayless recommends freezing it, and then defrosting whenever you like. Very convenient when you don't have time to cook: just go to the store and buy a rotisserie chicken and some tortillas, then defrost the sauce and you'll have enchiladas in just a few minutes! I also have used the mole sauce to make wet burritos- yum.

Provided by rpgaymer

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings of enchiladas, with extra sauce for later, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

16 (8 ounce) dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and torn into large flat pieces
1 lb tomatoes
1 onion, peeled and sliced
4 garlic cloves, unpeeled
1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 teaspoon oregano, preferably Mexican
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, preferably freshly ground Mexican canela
2 tablespoons raisins
8 whole blanched almonds
4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
6 ounces mexican chocolate, roughly chopped
1 -2 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
12 corn tortillas
2 cups chicken, cooked & shredded
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Set a large (10-inch) skillet over medium heat. When hot, lay a few chile pieces on the hot surface in single layer. Press down with a metal spatula until they change color and become aromatic - about 15 seconds. Flip the chiles and press down, toasting other side. Remove to a bowl. When all are toasted, cover chiles with hot tap water and weight with a plate. Let soak until soft, about 30 minutes.
  • Roast the tomatoes on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until blackened on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove & cool.
  • Return chile-toasting skillet to medium heat. Add the onion slices and all of the garlic. Roast the onion on both sides until soft and blackened in spots, about 8 minutes. Roast the garlic on all sides until soft and blackened in places, about 15 minutes. Remove from skillet and cool.
  • Return the onion-roasting skillet to medium heat. Pour in 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil, then pour in the sesame seeds. Stir continually until the sesame seeds brown, about 2 minutes. Scrape into a large bowl.
  • Use tongs to transfer chiles to the bowl with sesame seeds, saving the soaking water. Add the oregano, cloves, pepper, cinnamon, raisins and almonds to the chiles and sesame seeds. Mix well, then scoop half of the mixture into a blender. Pour in just enough chile-soaking water to cover. Cover and blend at high speed until very smooth. Set a medium-mesh strainer over another bowl. Pour in the chile puree and press through with a rubber spatula. Discard the chile skins and sesame seed hulls left in the strainer. Blend the remaining mixture with the soaking water. Strain into the same bowl.
  • When the roasted tomatoes are cool, peel off and discard skins. Put the tomatoes in the blender. Peel and roughly chop the roasted garlic. Add to the blender along with the roughly chopped onion. Cover and blend at high speed until smooth. Wash and dry the skillet. Set over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil. When hot, add the tomato puree. Cook - stir almost continually - until the tomato mixture thickens, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Set a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil. When hot, add the chile puree and stir continuously until the mixture becomes very thick - about 20 minutes.
  • Scrape in the cooked tomato mixture, bread crumbs and chocolate. Add the chicken broth and stir until the chocolate melts. Turn down the heat to medium-low and cook 30 minutes.
  • Finally, remove from heat and stir in sugar & salt.
  • To make enchiladas with the sauce, just warm up some tortillas on a skillet or in the microwave. Fill each tortillas with about 2 tablespoons of chicken and 1 tablespoon of mole sauce. Roll each tortilla, and lay three each on 4 dinner plates. Douse each plate with 1/4 cup sauce (I use way more) and top with a sprinkling of parsley. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 3293.6, Fat 109.8, SaturatedFat 15.2, Sodium 2426.9, Carbohydrate 564.6, Fiber 209.4, Sugar 42, Protein 126

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Beef Ribs: Opt for beef short ribs or back ribs with good marbling, as they yield tender and flavorful meat.
  • Prepare the Ribs: Trim excess fat and membrane from the ribs to ensure even cooking. You can also cut the ribs into individual pieces for easier handling.
  • Seasoning is Key: Generously season the ribs with a blend of spices, including paprika, cumin, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. This enhances their flavor and creates a delicious crust.
  • Use a Dutch Oven or Slow Cooker: These cooking methods allow the ribs to braise in the mole sauce, resulting in fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
  • Simmer for Several Hours: The ribs need time to cook slowly and absorb the flavors of the mole sauce. Aim for at least 2-3 hours of cooking, or until the meat is fork-tender.
  • Make the Mole Sauce in Advance: Preparing the mole sauce ahead of time allows the flavors to meld and develop. You can store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it for later use.
  • Serve with Traditional Accompaniments: Beef ribs with mole coloradito are often served with rice, beans, tortillas, and a variety of salsas and pickled vegetables.

Conclusion:

Beef ribs with mole coloradito is a delectable and authentic Mexican dish that showcases the rich flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine. With its tender, fall-off-the-bone ribs smothered in a complex and flavorful mole sauce, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe provides a step-by-step guide to help you create this delicious dish in your own kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Mexico!

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