Authentic Mexican Chile Colorado Con Carne Recipe

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Authentic Mexican Chile Colorado Con Carne
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  1. Note: This recipe from Northern Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley, is the grandfather of Tex-Mex Chili, which was given to us by the Mexican vaqueros driving cattle North into Texas. The name, Chile Colorado con Carne translates to Red Chile with Meat. Muchas Gracias, mi amigos viejo!
  2. Hydration of Dried Chiles:
  3. Hydrate the dried chiles by removing the stems, the seeds and the internal placental tissue (membranes) connecting the seeds to the walls. Tear the chile walls into assorted flat pieces. Soak the pieces in enough hot (not boiling) water to cover, for about 30 minutes or until softened. Boiling temperatures can release a bitter flavor.
  4. Drain the hydrated chile pieces and keep covered, reserving the liquid.
  5. Instructions:
  6. Cut meat into bite-size pieces. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Add meat. Cook until browned. Add the chile soaking liquid.
  7. Cover and simmer 1 hour.
  8. Place chilies in blender with about 1/2 cup cooking stock from meat and puree the chiles.
  9. Add chile puree to meat and stock. Mash garlic with salt to make a paste.
  10. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet. Add garlic paste and onion. Cook until onion is very tender but not browned. Add flour. Cook and stir 1 minute.
  11. Add onion-flour mixture, Mexican oregano and cumino to meat mixture.
  12. Cover and simmer 11/2 hours, stirring often and adding liquid, if needed, to prevent the flour from sticking or scorching. Taste and add more salt if needed.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 345.47 Kcal (1446 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.71g 21%
Cholesterol 6.05mg 2%
Sodium 36739.87mg 1531%
Potassium 640.1mg 14%
Total Carbs 28.85g 10%
Sugars 23.19g 93%
Dietary Fiber 0.69g 3%
Protein 26.29g 53%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 2%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 117.2mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 125.27 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.97g 21%
Cholesterol 2.19mg 2%
Sodium 13322.81mg 1531%
Potassium 232.12mg 14%
Total Carbs 10.46g 10%
Sugars 8.41g 93%
Dietary Fiber 0.25g 3%
Protein 9.53g 53%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 18%
Calcium 42.5mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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