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Chile Colorado - Cowboy Kent Rollins

Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 8 dried Guajillo pepper seeded and stemmed
  • 3 dried ancho chilis seeded and stemmed
  • 1 dried chili de arbol seeded and stemmed
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 white onion sliced in half
  • 3 lbs stew meat chuck roast, wild game, etc.
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Kent’s Original Seasoning or your favorite all-purpose seasoning
  • 6 tablespoons cooking oil avocado, olive, etc.
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • In a stockpot, add the chilies, garlic and onion. Generously cover the chilies with water and bring to a boil for about 20 minutes, or until the chilies have softened.
  • Meanwhile, trim any excess fat off of the meat and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the flour and seasoning. Toss in the meat pieces to generously coat.
  • Heat about 2 to 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sift half of the meat from the flour and add to the skillet. Brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and add to a separate stock pot or Dutch oven. Repeat with the remaining meat. Set aside.
  • Strain the peppers from the water and add them to a blender. Reserve the water. Add 1 cup of the chile water, oregano and cumin. Blend until smooth.
  • Stir the red sauce into the meat followed by the beef broth and bay leaves. Cover and simmer for about 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the meat is tender. Note: you can stir in more chile water to thin the mixture, if desired. Remove the bay leaves before serving.