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Chili Colorado Recipe {Mexican Magic In My Way}

Chili Colorado Recipe

Tender beef shoulder stew, slow-cooked with spices and tomato paste, perfect with Mexican rice, refried beans, or as a burrito filling. Comforting and flavorful!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: maxican
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Austin Carter
Servings: 6

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • Spread flour on a plate and coat beef cubes, dusting off excess.
  • Brown beef in oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed pot.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, tomato paste, and water.
  • Bring to a simmer, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
  • Test tenderness by mashing a piece with a fork. It should fall apart easily.
  • Serve with Mexican rice and refried beans or as a burrito filling.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 88g | Saturated Fat: 1.3g | Sodium: 267mg | Fiber: 2.5g | Sugar: 3.7g
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