Chile Colorado

Steps

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1. 1
   Add 10 New Mexico chile pods and 1/4 onion to a pot. Cover with water, bring to a boil over high heat, then turn off the heat.
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2. 2
   Transfer the boiled chiles and onion to a blender.
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3. 3
   Add garlic cloves, beef bouillon, ground cumin, oregano, and 3.5 cups of water to the blender with the chiles. Blend until smooth.
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4. 4
   Pour the chile sauce into a bowl and set aside.
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5. 5
   Cut beef chuck into small cubes and season with 4 teaspoons of salt and 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
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6. 6
   Coat the seasoned beef cubes with 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, making sure to coat evenly.
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7. 7
   Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef cubes in a single layer and sear for about 1 minute per side until browned.
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8. 8
   Once the beef is seared on both sides, remove it from the pan and repeat the process with the remaining meat.
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9. 9
   Reduce heat to medium-low, pour in the chile sauce, and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
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10. 10
    Return all the seared beef to the sauce, mix well, and bring to a simmer.
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11. 11
    Reduce heat to low, add 2 bay leaves, cover, and simmer for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until the beef is very tender.
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12. 12
    Check that the beef is tender, then turn off the heat and serve.
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