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Korean Chile Con Carne

Korean Chile Con Carne

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Blow your taste buds away with our Korean Chile Con Carne, a delightful fusion of spicy and savory flavors that will warm your heart. This dish combines tender beef with a unique blend of Korean ingredients like gochujang and gochugaru, creating a chili experience unlike any other. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, the four layers of heat and rich tomato base make this hearty recipe truly stand out. You can easily customize the spice level to suit your taste, ensuring everyone at the table enjoys this comforting meal. Whether served over rice or in tacos, Korean Chile Con Carne is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 jalapeños
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 5 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons beef tallow or neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked salt
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear until browned all over. Remove and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; sauté diced onion and jalapeños for about 2 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, chopped chipotles, adobo sauce, cumin, coriander, smoked salt, and brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Mix gochujang with beef broth; pour into the pot along with fire-roasted tomatoes and return the seared beef. Simmer uncovered for 2-3 hours until tender.
  4. Adjust spice levels by adding more gochugaru if desired before serving.

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