Chile Colorado II

Cubed beef chuck roast braised with tomatoes, beer, green chilies, and spices. Serve with tortillas and rice. A firehouse favorite that is sure to become a favorite in your house, too!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 755 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and pepper to taste
• 12 fluid ounces beer
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• flour for dredging
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for browning
• 5 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes, mashed
• 2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies
• 12 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 2 small yellow onions, finely chopped
• 20 fluid ounces water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan over medium high heat. Dredge beef cubes in flour. Cook in hot oil until browned on all sides, reducing heat if necessary. Add tomatoes, green chilies, serrano chiles, onions, beer, water, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Add chopped cilantro, and simmer 1 hour longer.