Best 6 Chile Coloradocon Carne Tucsons El Charro Recipes

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The perfect comfort food for chilly nights, chile colorado con carne is a traditional Mexican beef stew that has earned a reputation as Tucson's signature dish. Served with tender, melt-in-your-mouth beef, a rich, flavorful sauce, and a variety of traditional accompaniments, this classic dish is a true representation of the city's culinary heritage. Whether you're a local looking to savor the essence of your hometown cuisine or a curious foodie seeking an authentic taste of Tucson, this detailed guide will lead you to the best chile colorado con carne recipe that suits your palate and preferences.

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CHILE COLORADO/CON CARNE - TUCSON'S EL CHARRO



Chile Colorado/Con Carne - Tucson's El Charro image

Customarily served in bowls. If cooked longer, cooking away the liquid, this chile colorado makes ideal filling for burros and chimichangas. Use recipe#230761 and recipe#230764. Chef Carlotta Flores, owner of El Charro Cafe.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Meat

Time 2h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs roasting beef
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup oil
3 cups enchilada sauce
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

  • Cut the meat into 3/4" pieces. Put a handful at a time into a bag containing the flour, salt and pepper. Shake well. Repeat with the remaining meat.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet. Add a batch of meat at a time into the hot oil, not overcrowding. Brown slowly.
  • Add the Enchilada Sauce, garlic puree and oregano.
  • Cook over low heat at least one hour, or until the meat is very tender, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. AAdd water if necessary.
  • I put a lid on my pan, and cook the dish for several hours over the lowest possible heat. The meat must be tender!

CHILES RELLENOS - TUCSON'S EL CHARRO



Chiles Rellenos - Tucson's El Charro image

Make and share this Chiles Rellenos - Tucson's El Charro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Peppers

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 fresh green chilies (stems intact, roasted and peeled)
1 lb cheddar cheese or 1 lb monterey jack cheese, shredded
3 eggs
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup oil
2 cups provolone cheese (or all mixed) or 2 cups monterey jack cheese (or all mixed)

Steps:

  • Stuff each chile with cheese, and set aside.
  • Separate eggs and beat the whites until stiff. Beat yolks and fold into whites, along with flour, salt and pepper.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet. Dip stuffed chiles, one at a time, into egg batter, then remove with a large spoon. Carefully lower coated chiles into hot oil, 3 or 4 at a time. Fry until golden brown on both sides. The chiles may be made ahead to this point.
  • To serve immediately, arrange on platter or individual plates and pour warm Taco Sauce over each chile. Garnish with more cheese and run under broiler to melt cheese, if desired.
  • May be made in advance up to the point of topping with cheese, and reheated in a 400-degree oven about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.3, Fat 37.1, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 848.2, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 3.5, Protein 24.9

CHILE COLORADO



Chile Colorado image

I like to make this chile for my Mexican husband, who also doesn't like tomatoes in his chile. This is a very Mexican chile. If you decide to add beans, do it after the chile is finished.

Provided by VARISSUL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 New Mexico dry chiles - washed, with stems and seeds removed
3 cups water
5 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed of fat
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cups beef stock or water

Steps:

  • Place chiles and 3 cups water into a medium stockpot, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes to soften. Strain into a bowl, reserving the cooking liquid. Place the chiles and some of the liquid into a blender, and puree until smooth. Add more liquid as necessary to form a smooth sauce. Pass sauce through a fine mesh strainer to remove any seeds and the tough skins; set aside.
  • Cut the roast into 1 to 2 inch chunks. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the beef chunks in the seasoned flour; set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onion until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beef chunks a few at a time, so as not to overcrowd the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Remove cooked meat, and continue browning remaining meat. Return reserved cooked meat to the pot. Stir in pureed chile mixture. Add beef stock to just cover beef chunks, or to personal preference. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to lowest setting, and simmer for 3 hours, or until meat is tender. If necessary, adjust with more stock during cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Cholesterol 136.1 mg, Fat 41.6 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 33.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.9 g, Sodium 624.3 mg, Sugar 1 g

ENCHILADAS DE POLLO ( CHICKEN ) TUCSON'S EL CHARRO



Enchiladas De Pollo ( Chicken ) Tucson's El Charro image

Make and share this Enchiladas De Pollo ( Chicken ) Tucson's El Charro recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 quart water
4 large chicken breasts
2 cups oil
12 corn tortillas
2 quarts enchilada sauce
4 cups longhorn cheese or 4 cups monterey jack cheese
1 avocado, peeled and sliced
2 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring the water to a boil in a large pot. Add the chicken breasts, and boil again. Reduce the heat and simmer 20 minutes or until the chicken is tender.
  • Drain and cool. Discard the skin and bones. Shred the meat and set aside. Cover.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet. Dip each tortilla in the oil and place on waxed paper.
  • Place 2 tbls chicken in the center of each tortilla and roll each loosely.
  • Place seam side down and side by side, in a shallow baking dish. Cover with Red Enchilada Sauce and the shredded cheese.
  • Bake in the oven until the cheese is piping hot and melting, about 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with the avocado and sour cream. Serve with shredded lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1512, Fat 134.3, SaturatedFat 41.5, Cholesterol 188, Sodium 1201.5, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 48.1

RED ENCHILADA SAUCE - TUCSON'S EL CHARRO



Red Enchilada Sauce - Tucson's El Charro image

If you want hot enchilada sauce, choose a hot chile variety. Otherwise, use Ancho chiles. Garlic puree is recipe#230764. Chef Carlotta Flores, owner of El Charro Cafe.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Sauces

Time 45m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 dried red chilies
2 quarts boiling water
3 tablespoons oil
1/4 cup garlic paste
3 tablespoons flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Rinse the chiles in cold water and remove the stems. Cook in the boiling water until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove the chiles, reserving the liquid.
  • Place a few of the chiles in a blender or food processor with 1/2 cup of the reserved liquid, and blend to a paste.
  • Remove to a bowl. Repeat with the rest of the chiles.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the garlic puree and flour, stirring until the flour browns. Add the chile paste, stirring continuously until it all boils and thickens. Season with the salt. Thin with the cooking liquid.

GARLIC PUREE - TUCSON'S EL CHARRO



Garlic Puree - Tucson's El Charro image

If you use a lot of the puree, make a large batch, store in the refrigerator for only a week, as it could spoil. Chef Carlotta Flores, owner of El Charro Cafe.

Provided by Mme M

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 garlic cloves
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Smash the cloves with the side of a wide knife; the peel will slip off easily then. Put the peeled garlic in a blender with the water, and puree. Use within a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 6.5, Carbohydrate 7.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.2, Protein 1.5

Tips:

  • Use high-quality, fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of chiles to find the perfect level of heat for your taste.
  • Be patient when cooking the chile colorado. The longer it simmers, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve chile colorado with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and shredded cheese.

Conclusion:

Chile colorado is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal to warm you up on a cold night or a flavorful dish to serve at your next party, chile colorado is sure to please. So next time you're in the mood for something special, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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