Chile Colorado for Benjamin 

Chile Colorado Ingredients Chilli sauce 3 ancho chillies 2 pasilla chillies 3 guajillo chillies 800ml water ½ brown onion 3 garlic cloves 2 tsp Mexican oregano 1kg (2.2 lbs) beef chuck Sea salt 2 tbsp lard or beef tallow 2 fresh bay leaves Thinly sliced radish, coriander leaves, toasted corn tortillas, to serve Mexican rice 30g butter 3 cloves garlic, finely grated 200g (1 cup) longrain rice 1 tbsp tomato paste (tomato puree) 440ml chicken stock Method Step 1: Prep the chilli sauce Remove the stems and deseed the chillies (reserving the seeds if you want some extra heat). Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat and add the chillies. Dry fry them for 1-2 minutes, until they start to soften and become aromatic. Pour in the water and add the onion, garlic and Mexican oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer to a blender. Process until smooth, adjusting the heat with reserved seeds if you like. Step 2: Brown the beef Trim any excess fat from the beef (reserve this to render down and make your lard if you like). Cut the beef into 5cm x 5cm (2in x 2in) chunks. Heat the lard or tallow in a large heavy-based saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and cook, in batches for 8-10 minutes, turning, until well browned all over. Step 3: Slow cook the beef Return all the beef to the pan then pour in the chilli sauce. Add the bay leaves, season with some salt and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 4 - 4 ½ hours (start checking after 3 hours), until fork tender. Step 4: Cook the rice Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring, until fragrant. Add the rice and toast for 1 minute, stirring to coat in the butter. Stir through the tomato paste until incorporated, then pour in the stock. Mix well and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, until rice is fully cooked. Serve the beef with its sauce, with some rice on the side and radish, coriander and tortillas to serve. #cooking #recipe #food #beef