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Smothered Chile Colorado Burritos Recipe


  • Author: Katherine

Ingredients

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For the Chile Colorado Beef:

  • 3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or other high-heat cooking oil
  • 1 large white onion, chopped and divided
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed, divided
  • 8 Guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
  • 4 Ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
  • 26 Chiles de Árbol, stems removed (adjust to your heat preference)
  • 4 cups beef broth, preferably low-sodium
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano (or regular oregano if unavailable)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar (optional, to brighten flavors)

For Assembling the Burritos:

  • 810 large (12-inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked Mexican rice (optional, for filling)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans, warmed (optional, for filling)
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend

For Garnish (Optional):

  • Sour cream or Mexican crema
  • Chopped fresh cilantro
  • Diced white onion
  • Crumbled cotija cheese
  • Sliced avocado or guacamole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: One Normal Portion
  • Calories: 750-850 kcal