Savory Beef and Chili Pepper Stew with Masa Tortillas

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes

Chili Peppers:

- 3 dried New Mexico chili peppers
- 3 dried California chili peppers
- 3 dried Guajillo chili peppers
- 2 dried Ancho chili peppers

Stock and Oil:

- 2 cups vegetable stock
- 2 cups beef stock
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Vegetables:

- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 Poblano pepper, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced

Spices and Seasonings:

- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste

Other Ingredients:

- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup masa harina

For Serving:

- Corn tortillas

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chili Peppers:
- Remove stems and seeds from all dried chili peppers.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and toast the peppers until fragrant, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a bowl, cover with hot water, and let soak for 20 minutes until softened.
- Drain the peppers, then blend them with a bit of soaking liquid in a blender to form a smooth paste. Set aside.

2. Sauté the Aromatics:
- In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and Poblano pepper, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

3. Brown the Beef:
- Add beef chuck to the pot, seasoning generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the beef on all sides until browned, approximately 8-10 minutes.

4. Build the Stew:
- Stir in prepared chili paste, cinnamon stick, ground cumin, ground allspice, cayenne pepper, and chipotle powder.
- Pour in vegetable stock, beef stock, and chicken stock.
- Add apple cider vinegar and brown sugar, mixing well.

5. Simmer the Stew:
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender.

6. Thicken the Stew:
- Mix masa harina with a small amount of water to form a paste.
- Stir the masa mixture into the stew to thicken, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.

7. Final Adjustments:
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Remove the cinnamon stick before serving.

8. Serve:
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet.
- Serve the stew with corn tortillas on the side.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT30M
30 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT2H30M
2 hours and 30 minutes
- Total Time: PT3H
3 hours

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Beef Stew
- Chili Peppers
- Masa Harina
- Mexican Cuisine
- Comfort Food
- Spicy Stew
- Dinner Recipe
- Traditional Stew
- Mexican Dinner
- Hearty Meal

Recipe Yield

- Serves 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 2200

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