Chile Colorado
Chile Colorado is a traditional Mexican dish known for its rich and savory flavor, featuring tender beef bathed in a vibrant guajillo pepper sauce. This recipe utilizes an Instant Pot to quickly and efficiently bring out the deep flavors of the beef and spices, while also adding a twist by thickening the sauce with corn masa. Let's dive into crafting this delicious dish step-by-step.
Ingredients
🥩 3 lbs beef chunks
🌶️ 6 guajillo peppers
🧅 1 small onion
🧄 2 garlic cloves
🌿 Fresh oregano (or dried oregano)
🌽 2 tablespoons corn masa (instant corn masa flour)
🧂 Salt to taste
🧂 Black pepper to taste
🌱 Cumin to taste
💧 Water
Instructions
1- Prepare the Guajillo Peppers:
- Remove the stems and seeds from the 6 guajillo peppers.
2- Cook the Vegetables and Peppers:
- Place the peppers in a pot with a peeled, small onion, and 2 garlic cloves.
- Add water, just enough to cover the mixture, and bring it to a boil.
- Cook covered for about 15 minutes or until the peppers are tender.
3- Blend the Sauce:
- Transfer the cooked peppers, onion, and garlic into a blender.
- Add fresh oregano without the stems, and a little of the cooking water.
- Blend until smooth. Let it cool slightly before blending to ensure safety.
4- Prepare the Beef:
- Cut 3 pounds of beef into large chunks.
- Place the beef in the Instant Pot and pour the blended sauce over it.
- Add enough reserved cooking water to just cover the beef.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and a dash of cumin.
5- Cook in the Instant Pot:
- Set the Instant Pot to high pressure and cook for 35 minutes.
- Once done, carefully release the pressure.
6- Thicken the Sauce:
- If the sauce is too runny, separate some broth into a small bowl.
- Gradually mix in 2 tablespoons of corn masa into the separated broth until smooth.
- Stir the corn masa mixture back into the pot to thicken the sauce.
7- Finish and Serve:
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the Chile Colorado hot with your choice of rice, beans, or tortillas.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes (including pressure build-up and release)
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: Makes approximately 6 servings
Equipment: Instant Pot, blender, small pot for boiling
Cooking Tips:
- Allow the sauce to cool slightly before blending to avoid accidents.
- If fresh oregano is unavailable, use dried oregano, but use less, as it has a more concentrated flavor.
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