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Chile Colorado Tacos

November 8, 2021 By Patricia 33 Comments

Chile Colorado Tacos definitely need to make it to your table soon! Nothing beats a fabulous taco, and these fit the bill. This is a great dish (so flavorful!), especially now that the weather is cooling down.

Chile Colorado Tacos are filling, flavorful, and they make a fabulous meal!

It’s not Tuesday, but any day is a good one for Chile Colorado Tacos! I never tire of tacos, do you? In fact, when I was telling my husband what I was sharing, he said, “You should count how many taco recipes are on the site.” Ten. The answer is 10, and there is always room for more!

Chile Colorado Tacos make an amazing meal! Serve up Chile Colorado Tacos any nigh of the week!

My husband originally suggested Chile Colorado burritos, but I wanted a little less in the carbs department for dinner. You could wrap up this flavorful beef filling into a burrito if you’d like, but I went somewhere in the middle and turned to tacos.

Chile Colorado Tacos start with stewed beef! So good!

Chile Colorado Tacos

Chile Colorado is a Mexican dish, with the name Colorado meaning, “colored red.” The red comes from the chiles used to make this pork (or beef) stew. The sauce is a lovely red shade (and it’s spicy, too).

This recipe might not be 100% authentic because we didn’t have dried chiles to reconstitute and blend. We used dried seasonings instead. The color of the stew for Chile Colorado Tacos is rich and enticing and the seasonings give it great flavor with a bit of a kick (and that’s easy to adjust to your tastes).

Chile Colorado Tacos are simple, hearty, and flavorful!

Beef is the name of the game with this recipe, but you could use pork or even chicken to make the “stew” base for these tacos. If you’re looking for a hearty, Mexican-inspired recipe try my Pork al Pastor Bowls. It’s a traditional dish served in a non-traditional presentation.

Like I said, who doesn’t love a good taco? If you’re on the hunt for more taco recipes, I’ve got you covered from breakfast to dinner. Check out the following, as I’m sure you’ll find something for every taste! 

Tacos, Tacos, and More Tacos

Breakfast Tacos with Sweet Potatoes, Sausage, Spinach and Lime Crema
Pork Carnitas Tacos with Roasted Butternut Squash Puree
Grilled Salmon Tacos with Fresh Cherry-Chipotle Salsa
Grilled Corn, Peppers & Black Bean Tacos with Creamy Poblano Sauce

Chile Colorado Tacos have a rich, bold flavor, so there’s no need to add an amount of crazy toppings (unless you’re really into it). I added sliced radishes, a few crumbles of Cotija cheese, and cilantro as garnish over the tops. I could see adding avocado or a small dollop of sour cream.

Try Chile Colorado Tacos soon! You won’t regret it — they’re fabulous as a hearty meal.Chile Colorado Tacos are filling and a favorite for a fun meal. There's so much flavor in these Chile Colorado Tacos!

Patricia Conte/Grab a Plate

Yields Serves 4-6

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • Salt and black pepper to season the beef
  • 1 pound boneless beef short ribs
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons arbol chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 2 teaspoons guajillo chile powder
  • Note: use standard chile powder if you don’t have access to the above
  • 1, 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Juice of one lime
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Flour tortillas
  • For garnish: Radishes, sliced thin, cilantro, and Cotija cheese to crumble over the tops

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven 350 degrees. F.
  2. Season the beef with a few pinches of salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Add a Dutch oven to the stovetop over medium-high heat. Add one tablespoon of the oil. When hot, add the beef.
  4. Sear the beef on all sides, cooking about two minutes on each side. Remove the beef from the pan onto a plate and set aside.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining oil, when hot, add the onion and cook for several minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add the cumin and chile powders to the skillet and stir for about 30 seconds.
  7. Add the diced tomatoes with juices, tomato paste, and lime juice. Stir to combine. Add the oregano and bay leaf.
  8. Transfer the seared beef back to the Dutch oven. Add the beef stock to the pan.
  9. Cover with a lid and add to the oven to cook for one hour.
  10. Remove the beef from the oven. Remove the bay leaf from the pan.
  11. Place the Dutch oven with the sauce over medium heat. Skim off any fat that might accumulate on the surface. Cook to reduce the sauce, about 15 minutes. You want enough sauce to cover the shredded beef that you’ll add back to the pan.
  12. Transfer the beef to a platter or cutting board. Let the beef rest for about 15 minutes.
  13. Use a fork (or two forks) to shred the beef. Place the Dutch oven over medium heat on the stove. Add the shredded beef back to the Dutch oven.
  14. Stir the beef to combine with the sauce.
  15. Remove from the heat and serve on flour tortillas with your favorite toppings.
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Comments

  1. Gloria says

    November 8, 2021 at 7:51 am

    We love all kinds of tacos. These sound delicious. They will be a warm welcome for dinner this week.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:34 am

      Thanks so much, Gloria! I've really never met a taco I didn't like :)
      Reply
  2. mimi says

    November 8, 2021 at 10:32 am

    This sounds delicious such a great idea for a fall dinner. I love tacos
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:33 am

      Oh, yes! Perfect on a cold night! Thanks, Mimi!
      Reply
  3. Stephanie Rose De Jesus says

    November 9, 2021 at 6:12 am

    Tacos with style!! I love this, thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:33 am

      Thanks so much, Stephanie! :)
      Reply
  4. silvia says

    November 9, 2021 at 6:50 am

    Chile colorado is one of my favorite Mexican dishes, my grandma used to make it often. We usually served it with rice and beans, always comforting and delicious. I usually make it with pork, but with beef was delicious as well.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:33 am

      Thank you, Silvia! That's a compliment for sure! I love when you can mix things up to add your own touch to dishes!
      Reply
  5. Janeane Davis says

    November 9, 2021 at 9:17 am

    Wow. This is such a nice recipe. It seems like a perfect thing for a cool fall day.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:32 am

      I agree with you, Janeane! Thanks for stopping by!
      Reply
  6. Bella says

    November 9, 2021 at 10:12 am

    tacos are my fav! i need to try making these my boyfriend would go crazy for them.
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:32 am

      Thanks, Bella!
      Reply
  7. Jen @ JENRON DESIGNS says

    November 9, 2021 at 11:27 am

    THESE SOUNDS GREAT BUT I NEVER TURN DOWN A TACO EVER!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:31 am

      Haha! I'm soooo with you, Jen! Thank you!
      Reply
  8. nancy says

    November 10, 2021 at 9:38 pm

    such a flavourful recipe! thanks!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:31 am

      Thank you, Nancy!
      Reply
  9. Veronika says

    November 11, 2021 at 9:17 am

    This recipe is the winner! So much flavor in one dish! My whole family loved it and asked to make again next week ;)
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:31 am

      That's a BIG win! So glad your family enjoyed them!
      Reply
  10. Lauren Michael Harris says

    November 12, 2021 at 6:22 am

    This chile colorado tacos sound so incredibly flavorful! My family loves trying new taco recipes and this one is next up for sure!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:31 am

      That's awesome! Thanks, Lauren - I hope your family loves them!
      Reply
  11. Veronika Sykorova says

    November 12, 2021 at 9:39 am

    I need to make these tacos asap! They look amazing and I love mexican food. I really like that the recipe includes three different kinds of chile powder.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:30 am

      Thank you, Veronika! I hope you try them soon!
      Reply
  12. Elaine says

    November 13, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Fantastic tacos - the best recipe I've seen to date. And I love how simple the steps are!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:30 am

      Thanks so much, Elaine! Cheers!
      Reply
  13. Jacqueline Debono says

    November 14, 2021 at 12:50 am

    Love the sound of this chile colorado. I can imagine the rich spicy flavour. Sounds wonderful in tacos but I think it would be delish with rice too. On my to-try list. Pinning for later.
    ★★★★★
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:30 am

      I definitely think this would be great with rice, too! Thanks, Jacqueline!
      Reply
  14. ERin says

    November 14, 2021 at 12:28 pm

    I made these today and they were incredible! My whole family gobbled them up. Thanks for the great recipe!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:29 am

      That's awesome, Erin! So glad! Thank you!
      Reply
  15. Erin says

    November 14, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    Forgot the rating, sorry!
    ★★★★★
    Reply
  16. Alex says

    November 14, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    My husband made these for lunch and we thought that they were awesome! Surprisingly easy and packed with flavor. Thanks so much!
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:29 am

      Wonderful! So glad you liked them!
      Reply
  17. Loreto and Nicoletta says

    November 14, 2021 at 7:26 pm

    We are with you on any day is great for tacos. We love them too. Yours look amazing and that beef done with the Mexican chilies has my mouth watering. Love the colors, the aroma must be incredible. These are definately a keeper! Thanjs for sharing!❤❤
    Reply
    • Patricia says

      November 19, 2021 at 6:29 am

      Thanks so much! Glad you love these like I do!
      Reply

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