Chile Colorado

1 . Stage

Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Place chiles and 3 cups water into a medium stockpot, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and steep for 30 minutes to soften. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Strain into a bowl, reserving the cooking liquid. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Place chiles and some of the liquid into a blender, and purée until smooth. Add more liquid as necessary to form a smooth sauce. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Pass sauce through a fine mesh strainer to remove any seeds or tough skins; set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Cut beef into 1- to 2-inch chunks. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Dredge beef chunks in the seasoned flour; set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

8 . Stage

Add beef chunks a few at a time, so as not to overcrowd the pot, and cook until evenly brown. Remove seared meat, and continue browning the remaining meat. Return reserved seared meat to the pot. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

9 . Stage

Stir in puréed chile mixture. Add beef stock just to cover beef chunks, or to personal preference. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to lowest setting, and simmer for 3 hours, or until meat is tender. If necessary, adjust with more stock during cooking. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios