Best 9 Chili Colorado The Real Thing Lol No Wimps Need Apply Recipes

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In the culinary world, there's a dish that stands tall with its bold flavors and fiery reputation - Chili Colorado, also affectionately known as "the real thing, no wimps need apply." This traditional Mexican dish isn't for the faint of heart, but for those who love the spicy side of life, it's a journey of taste and a test of palate. Imagine tender chunks of pork or beef simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce made from dried red chiles, tomatoes, and spices, creating a symphony of flavors that ignite the senses. Grab your apron and get ready to dive into the world of Chili Colorado, where heat and flavor dance together in perfect harmony.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

COLORADO CHILI



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 6h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small red onion, finely diced
3 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
1/4 cup crumbled bacon
1 cup tomato puree
1 tablespoon salt-free Mexican seasoning
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup low-sodium beef stock
1 scallion, sliced

Steps:

  • Add olive oil to a large skillet over high heat. Season stew meat with salt and pepper and sear on all sides.
  • Place in a 4-quart slow cooker. Add onion, green chiles, and bacon. Add seared stew meat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together tomato puree, Mexican seasoning, chili powder, salt and pepper and beef stock. Pour into slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 4 to 6 hours. Serve in bowls garnished with scallion

CHILI COLORADO - RECIPE



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Chili Colorado is a traditional Mexican recipe of pork or beef stewed nice and slow in a rich red chili sauce, hence the name "colorado", which means "colored red", not from the state of Colorado.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 ancho chili peppers (stemmed and seeded)
6 guajillo peppers (stemmed and seeded)
3 chiles de arbol (stemmed and seeded)
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion (chopped)
2 jalapeno peppers (chopped (optional - I like the extra heat and flavor))
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
2 pounds beef chuck roast (cubed (1/2 cubes))
¼ cup flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups beef stock (chicken or vegetable stock are good, too)

Steps:

  • Make the sauce first by dry toasting the dried peppers in pan about a minute per side, until the skins blister a bit.
  • Set them into a bowl and cover with hot water for 20 minutes, until they are very soft.
  • Transfer the peppers to a blender with oregano, cumin, a bit of salt and pepper, and 1 cup of the soaking water. Blend until nice and smooth.
  • Strain the sauce and set aside.
  • Heat a large pot to medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • Add the onion and peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Toss the cubed chuck roast in the flour with a bit of salt and pepper to coat them.
  • Add the garlic and coated beef to the pan. Brown the beef on all sides, about 5 minutes or so.
  • Add the red sauce and stock and bring to a quick boil.
  • Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Longer is better.
  • If you'd like to thicken the chili, remove the cover and increase the heat. Cook until the moisture cooks out and your preferred thickness is achieved.
  • Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 238 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHILI COLORADO



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This is a rich, mild chili and pork stew. It is one of my favorite things, which I like to eat from a bowl with plenty of saltine crackers and a salad on the side. It's also good served over rice or chili beans.

Provided by Ron Shepherd

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes     Pork Chili Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ½ pounds boneless pork, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 tablespoon bacon drippings, or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
¼ cup chopped onion
1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt and black pepper to taste
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Place 3 tablespoons flour in a plastic bag. Add pork and shake to lightly coat with flour. Set aside.
  • Heat bacon drippings and vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add pork and cook until meat is evenly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon flour, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in the onion, tomato sauce, chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until pork is just falling apart, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Cholesterol 101.8 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 34.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 262.9 mg, Sugar 2 g

CHILI COLORADO



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Chili Colorado means chunks of BEEF in red sauce, NOT pork! Chunks of pork is carne adovado, shredded pork is carnitas. I've seen a couple other recipes here calling themselves colorado but containing pork and this is just plain wrong people. Furthermore, chili colorado is not a "mexican" version of american style chili... meaning it's not a thick, hearty type of chili with chunks of vegetables that can be seen or tasted. If you've ever had chili colorado in a real mexican restaurant, you know that it is simply chunks of beef in a red sauce and that's it. All the spices are ground. A note about chili powder: when you buy the spice labeled "chili powder" in the market be aware that it's not just chili powder, it's a mixture of chili powder, cumin, sugar, salt, etc. If you can, try to find pure chili powder made from new mexico or california chilis (I wouldn't use de Arbol chilis--too hot and wrong flavor). The label will point out what kind you're getting. Oh and one further note about reviews: I very much appreciate all the positive comments, but if you give me a bad review stating that you changed/added like four or five ingredients, then you've basically just made a whole new recipe based on mine, right? So do me a favor and post that new recipe yourself!

Provided by E. Nigma

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 -3 lbs beef shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/2 cup flour
4 tablespoons oil
5 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
6 ounces tomato paste
2 cups water
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Spread the flour out on a plate and coat the beef cubes one by one in it, dusting off the excess. Don't skip this step because the flour also helps to thicken the sauce at the end.
  • Brown the beef in a heavy-bottomed pot in the oil over medium-high heat. You want a lot of color on them because color equals flavor.
  • Pour in all the spices, the tomato paste, and the water. Bring this to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, and cook low and slow for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours until the beef is tender and falling apart. A good test is to take a piece and try to mash it on your cutting board with a fork. If it falls apart, you are golden.
  • Serve it just by itself with mexican rice and refried beans or use it as a burrito filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.2, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Sodium 267.3, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 3

CHILI COLORADO (THE REAL THING, LOL NO WIMPS NEED APPLY!)



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A totally delicious Chili Colorado that is so easy to make and with wonderful acclaim. It includes some exellent short cuts! This is spicy, rich and lip searing, but you go back for more If you can't find pico de gallo pre-made: 2 tomatoes chopped. 1 large white onion chopped. 1 chili serrano chopped. 1 jalapeno chopped. 1/2 bunch of cilantro chopped. juice of 2 limes.

Provided by davinandkennard

Categories     Mexican

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs cubed beef, dusted with
flour
6 tablespoons olive oil (lard is more traditional)
6 garlic cloves, minced (or the ready chopped in a jar)
1 1/2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
2 (1 lb) containers pico de gallo
56 ounces red chili sauce (Las Palmas Medium)
28 ounces enchilada sauce (Las Palmas)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Brown the floured beef cubes in the oil. Adding more oil as necessary. Place in an large oven safe casserole.
  • Mix in the garlic, oregano, and pico de gallo.
  • Cover with the red chili and enchiladas sauces.
  • Taste for seasoning.
  • Bring to a boil on the stove.
  • Place in a pre-heated 425 degree oven cook until the sauce is reduced by half or until tender.
  • Serve with rice.

CHILI COLORADO



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Do not add beans, do not add beans, do not add beans. Serve with hot corn bread or cheesy beer muffins and queso fresco on the side.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Meat

Time 8h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 dried new mexico peppers
6 dried arbol chiles
6 dried ancho chiles
4 dried chipotle chiles
3 cups boiling water
4 lbs sirloin, in 1 or 2 large pieces
8 slices bacon
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano or 1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 large onion
5 -6 cloves garlic
2 cups clear beef broth
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Take all the chiles and seed.
  • Snip with sissors and place in a medium glass bowl.
  • Cover with boiling water and then cover bowl with a plate.
  • Let stand for 30 minutes.
  • Mean while brown bacon in a large skillet.
  • Remove and add sirloin steak to the skillet and brown in bacon fat on both sides.
  • Add the meats to the crock pot.
  • Place the chiles and water in a food processor and whirl to very smooth.
  • Strain if you want, I don't worry about it when using the processor.
  • by hand is another story.
  • You will need to press puree through a mesh strainer.
  • Add the puree to the crock pot along with all the remaining ingredients except cilantro.
  • You also want to add around 1/4 cup of the bacon fat.
  • Turn your crock pot up to high, cover and cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn down to low and cook for 5 1/2 hours.
  • Add Cilantro and cook on low for another 30 minutes.
  • The meat will fall apart as you ladle into bowls.
  • Serve with hot corn bread or cheesy beer muffins.

CHILE COLORADO



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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

CHILI COLORADO



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This very authentic version of Chili Colorado was submitted by CoffeeHeaven on Allrecipes.com. My family and I are huge Mexican Food fans and I'm always on the lookout for the most authentic recipes I can find. This chili has no tomatoes or beans. If you decide to add beans, do it after the chili is finished.

Provided by Happy Hippie

Categories     Roast Beef

Time P7DT22h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 dried New Mexico chiles (washed, with stems and seeds removed)
3 cups water
5 lbs chuck roast, boneless beef, trimmed of fat
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, yellow, chopped
2 cups beef stock or 2 cups 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.
  • NOTE: Serve with chopped onion, sliced green onion, shredded cheddar cheese, and sour cream, corn and/or flour tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.4, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 130.4, Sodium 825.6, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.7, Protein 36

CHILI COLORADO



Chili Colorado image

Authentic tasting chili colorado. Growing up in the southern San Joaquin valley of California, I have eaten some great Mexican food and when I moved to upstate New York, I missed the great restaurants in the valley. To cook up a little taste of home, I adapted this recipe I found in a Mexican food cook book about 15 years ago. I hope you like it! Note: I serve with cheese, sour cream, tortillas, and rice.

Provided by Dea-Termined

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs cut up chuck roast
oil, for browning sauce
1 3/4 cups water or 1 3/4 cups beef broth
1/4-1/3 cup of good quality chili powder (your chili colorado will only be as good as the quality of the chili powder you use)
2 garlic cloves (or minced jarred equivalent)
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon crushed dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Brown meat in oil, add water or broth, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Add chili powder to meat and broth.
  • Mash garlic with salt to make paste.
  • Heat 1 tblspn oil on medium heat in skillet and add garlic paste and onion.
  • Cook onion until tender but do not brown.
  • Add flour and cook until well mixed.
  • Add onion mix, oregano, and cumin to meat mixture.
  • Cover and simmer about 1 1/2 hours until tender. Taste and add more salt as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 104.3, Sodium 531.8, Carbohydrate 6.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 28.9

Tips:

  • Use the best quality ingredients you can find. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your chili colorado.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different chiles. There are many different types of chiles available, each with its own unique flavor. Experiment until you find a combination that you like.
  • Be patient. Chili colorado is a slow-cooked dish that takes time to develop its flavor. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with a bland chili.
  • Serve chili colorado with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include sour cream, shredded cheese, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Chili colorado is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a summer cookout. If you're looking for a new chili recipe to try, I highly recommend chili colorado. You won't be disappointed.

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