Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Chili Colorado

 My Houston neighbor (RIP) showed me how she made Chili Colorado twenty or so years ago. Mine's good but I sure miss her's. It is a simple dish that is quick to make in a Insta-Pot. Serve with rice, beans, tortillas and a cold beer. It doesn't get better.

You need:

Stew meat

Onion and garlic

Oil

Stock

I use three kinds of ground chili: Ancho, Chipotle, Cayenne. Each brings a slightly different flavor and heat. I find a 1,1,1/2 ratio works well.

Ground Cumin, careful it is very easy to over do.

Knorr Tomato Bouillon, also easy to over do as it is very salty.

Saute' the onion to taste followed by the garlic till fragrant then sear the stew meat. 

Once the meat is seared add tomato bouillon to taste followed with the Chilies and Cumin also to taste and heat.

Cover with stock or water and set the Insta-Pot to manual 30 minutes. 

Serve with a side of rice and beans.

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