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Chile Colorado

Chile Colorado

Custom Culinary® True Foundations® Latin-Style Vegetable Broth

A hearty, slow-simmered stew of tender beef in a rich guajillo–ancho chile sauce, crafted with True Foundations® Latin-Style Vegetable Broth for depth and authenticity. This classic dish brings bold Latin flavor to the table, ideal for inclusive gatherings, catering menus, or large-format service. Pair with rice, beans, or warm tortillas for a versatile option that feels both comforting and celebratory.

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Chef's Tip

Serve family-style with tortillas, Mexican rice, or beans for catering. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges, or radishes. Substitute whole dried guajillo and ancho chiles for powders if desired.

What You'll Need

Yield: 198 oz.

1 pouch (6 lb) True Foundations® Latin-Style Vegetable Broth
1 ½ cups guajillo chile powder
¾ cup ancho chile powder
2 ea. large white onions, chopped
16 ea. garlic cloves
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp Mexican oregano
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
to taste black pepper
10 lbs beef chuck, trimmed, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour (optional, for dusting beef)
3 tbsp olive oil

Preparation

  1. In a saucepan, bring 5 cups broth to a simmer. Add chile powders and onions; cook until onions are tender.
  2. Transfer mixture to blender. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, vinegar, pepper, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.
  3. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Optional: dust lightly with flour.
  4. Heat oil in a rondeau/tilt skillet. Sear beef in batches until browned. Set aside.
  5. Return beef to pot. Pour chile sauce over meat. Stir in remaining 6 ½ cups broth.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until beef is fork-tender and sauce is rich, about 1.5–2 hours.
  7. Garnish with cilantro & serve.