Chunks of beef simmered slow in a tomato chile sauce until tender. Goes great with Mexican Rice and flour tortillas!
Recipe by: Zeke Gluckman
Cook Times
Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook15
Hands-Off Cook30
Passive0
Total Time1 hourhour
Recipe Serving Size10
Cooking Tools Required
Blender, Cutting board, Electric Pressure Cooker, Immersion Blender, Measuring cups and spoons, Saucepan, Saute pan, Top Stove
Ingredients
To blend:
4dried ancho chilesoftened. If using a ancho chile powder, use 1 tablesppom for 10 servings of Chile.
5dried guajillo chilesoftened
4cupbeef broth
For the beef:
3tablespoonavocado oil
3poundbeef stew meat
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
2teaspoonKosher salt
1/2teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
To sauté:
1yellow onionlarge dice
2clove garlicfinely chopped
1jalapeno pepperfinely chopped
2tablespoonfresh oregano chopped
4tablespoonfresh cilantrochopped, half reserved for garnish
To simmer:
2tablespoontomato paste
2limejuiced
1bay leaf
Optional:
sour cream
Instructions
Remove stems and seeds from dried chilis, and place then in a pot with 1/3 of the beef broth. Cover and bring to a boil; simmer for 5 minutes until softened.
Using a blender or immersion blender, blend chilis with broth they were simmered in and set aside.
Heat half the oil in large pot (or in pressure cooker on saute). Add the beef and sauté on high heat for 5 minutes. Season beef with cumin, paprika, salt and pepper as it cooks. Remove and set aside.
Add remaining oil to the pan (or pressure cooker on saute). Add the onions, garlic, and jalapeno. Sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add oregano and cilantro; sauté 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and stir, to keep from sticking for 2 more minutes.
Add the remaining beef broth, the pureed chilis, lime juice, and reserved beef. Set pressure cooker to high and pressure cook for 30 minutes. Release pressure when time is up. If not using a pressure cooker, the meat needs at least an hour to cook on stove.
Adjust seasonings and garnish with remaining cilantro.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat uncovered in a small pot on med heat. Stir to keep from sticking. add a small amount of water if necessary