Carne Con Chile

Dive into the rich and smoky flavors of Carne Con Chile, a traditional Mexican dish that combines tender cubes of beef chuck with the deep, earthy complexity of dried guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chiles. This hearty recipe brings together a perfectly balanced blend of spices, including cumin and oregano, which are toasted to aromatic perfection before being simmered with a vibrant chile puree. The beef is braised slowly in the flavorful sauce, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with every bite. Serve this comforting masterpiece alongside warm tortillas or fluffy rice for the ultimate Mexican culinary experience. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, Carne Con Chile is a crowd-pleasing recipe that showcases the bold, authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:120 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 5 pieces dried guajillo chiles
• 3 pieces dried ancho chiles
• 2 pieces dried pasilla chiles
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large white onion, chopped
• 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by removing the stems and seeds from the dried chiles. Rinse them under cold water.

Step 2

In a medium pot, add the guajillo, ancho, and pasilla chiles with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce the heat, and simmer for about 10 minutes until the chiles are softened.

Step 3

Transfer the softened chiles, with a little of their soaking liquid, into a blender. Blend until smooth, then strain the puree through a sieve to remove any skins or seeds and set aside.

Step 4

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown them on all sides. Once browned, remove the beef and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 6

Stir in the cumin powder and oregano, allowing them to toast for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 7

Add the strained chile puree to the pot, stirring to combine with the onion and garlic mixture.

Step 8

Return the browned beef cubes to the pot. Pour in the beef broth, adding enough to cover the meat (you may not need all 4 cups).

Step 9

Season with salt and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for about 1.5 hours, or until the beef is tender.

Step 10

Check occasionally, stirring and adding more broth if necessary to keep the meat submerged and the sauce at a desirable consistency.

Step 11

Once the beef is tender, adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper to taste if needed.

Step 12

Serve the carne con chile with warm tortillas or over rice, and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2167.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2921.0

Total Fat 218.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 6554.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 73.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 10.0g
Protein 188.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323.5mg	0%
Iron 35.2mg	0%
Potassium 5115.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 65.2%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 9.8%