Chile colorado, red chilli beef stew
Beef braised until spoon tender in a rich red chilli sauce. Wonderful with rice and warm tortillas.
- Time2 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.38 a head
- Oven160°C (140°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Cover the chillies with boiling water and soak for 20 minutes. Drain, keeping 100 ml of the water.
20 min - 2
Blend the chillies with the onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, vinegar and soaking water until smooth.
- 3
Brown the beef in the oil in batches, 3 minutes a batch, in a large heavy pot.
9 min - 4
Pour the chilli sauce over the beef and cook for 3 minutes, stirring. Add the stock.
3 min - 5
Cover and cook at 160°C (140°C fan) for 1 hour 30 minutes.
90 min - 6
Add the potatoes and cook for 30 minutes more, until the beef falls apart. Season to taste.
30 min
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