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Korean Chile Con Carne

Korean Chile Con Carne

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Discover the bold and spicy flavors of Korean Chile Con Carne, a delightful twist on traditional chili that combines tender beef with the unique heat of gochujang and chipotle peppers. This hearty dish is perfect for any occasion, from family dinners to game days, offering a comforting warmth that everyone will love. With its savory tomatoes and layers of heat, your taste buds will be taken on an exciting journey. Serve it over rice or in tacos for a versatile meal that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1" cubes
  • kosher salt
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 2 jalapeños, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely diced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked salt
  • 1 15 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup dark beef broth
  • 5 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)

Instructions

  1. Sear beef cubes in a Dutch oven until browned; set aside.
  2. In the same pot, cook diced red onion and jalapeños until charred, then add minced garlic and chipotle peppers along with spices.
  3. Mix gochujang with beef broth and add to the pot with fire-roasted tomatoes; return seared beef.
  4. Simmer for 2-3 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
  5. Stir in gochugaru for extra heat if desired.

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