Simple Homemade Chile Colorado (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
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1 1/2 cups beef broth
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2 tablespoons chipotle adobo sauce
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1 can (about 113 g) diced green chiles
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2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 bay leaf
# Instructions:
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Combine beef broth, chipotle adobo sauce, diced green chiles, apple cider vinegar, tomato paste, chili powder, oregano, cumin, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, and bay leaf in the slow cooker. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
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Add beef stew meat to the slow cooker and stir to coat the meat evenly with the sauce mixture.
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Cover and cook on low setting for 7 to 8 hours, or until the beef is fork tender.
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Remove the bay leaf and serve the beef and sauce hot with tortillas, rice, and beans as desired.
# Notes:
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For deeper flavor, brown the beef briefly in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker.
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Leftovers can be stored airtight and refrigerated for up to 3 days.