Crock Pot Chile Colorado is a delectable and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of slow-cooking. This hearty stew features tender chunks of beef or pork simmered in a rich and spicy sauce made with a blend of dried chiles, tomatoes, and various aromatic spices. The result is a tantalizing and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner or a casual gathering. Whether you prefer it mild or fiery, there are countless variations of this classic recipe, allowing you to customize it to your taste preferences.
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CHILE COLORADO
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
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
CROCK POT CHILE COLORADO
I got this recipe from a small Kitchen Bouquet pamphlet in the '70's. It is one of my favorites when the craving for Mexican comes over me! Fairly easy to put together, and smells wonderful while cooking. Not "hot" spicy, but very savory.
Provided by davianng
Categories Stew
Time 5h20m
Yield 6 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Toss beef and 1 T. Kitchen Bouquet together in crock pot.
- Combine 2 T. flour, 2 t. salt and 1/4 t. pepper. Add to beef, mix.
- Cut green pepper and whole chiles in 1" pieces. Add to beef.
- Add tomatoes and onion.
- Combine tomato sauce, garlic, parsley, cumin and sugar. Pour over beef, mix.
- Cook 10-11 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
- Mix 2 T. softened butter, 2 T. flour and 1/2 t. Kitchen Bouquet into a paste. Drop into stew.
- Cook 1 more hour, stirring occassionally.
- May be eaten as a stew from a bowl with shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese, or rolled in a large flour tortilla as a burrito with whatever condiments you prefer (sour cream, cheese, lettuce, onion, etc.).
- Excellent the next day!
CHILI COLORADO
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
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.
SLOW COOKER CHILE COLORADO BEEF BURRITOS
Steps:
- Spray your slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
- Put beef, enchilada sauce, bouillon cubes, onion, green chiles, chipotle pepper sauce, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper into slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until meat is very tender (you could also cook on high for maybe 3-4 hours).
- When beef is done (it will be very tender and flake off when stirred), turn oven on broil.
- On an oven-proof plate or baking pan, lay out a tortilla. Place on tortilla about 1/2 cup of the meat, drained by using a slotted spoon, and a spoonful or two of beans. Roll into a burrito.
- Pour some of the remaining enchilada sauce from the slow cooker over the burrito to cover it and top with cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly, about 2-4 minutes.
- Makes 6-8 burritos, depending on how full you make them.
Tips for Making Crock Pot Chile Colorado:
- Use a variety of chiles to create a complex flavor profile. For example, you could use a combination of ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chiles.
- Soak the chiles in hot water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help to soften them and release their flavor.
- Brown the beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. This will help to develop its flavor and create a nice crust.
- Add the chiles, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices to the slow cooker. Cover with water or broth and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Serve the chile colorado with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, cilantro, and cheese.
Conclusion
Crock Pot Chile Colorado is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With its rich and complex flavor, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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