Chile Con Carney Frijoles Recipe

Name: Chile Con Carney Frijoles Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 pound chuck roast; 4 c. beans (2 c. dry red or possibly pinto beans, cooked & liquid removed); 6 dry ancho chiles; 2 dry pasilla chiles; 1 teaspoon dry oregano; 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin; 1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes; 3 cloves garlic, peeled & minced; 1 tbsp. salt; 2 tbsp. lard; 1 lg. onion, minced; 2 c. reserved beef broth; Garnish: crushed chile pequin or possibly Japones, to be added individually

Servings: persons

3 1/2 pound chuck roast
4 c. beans (2 c. dry red or possibly pinto beans, cooked & liquid removed)
6 dry ancho chiles
2 dry pasilla chiles
1 teaspoon dry oregano
1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin
1 can (1 lb.) tomatoes
3 cloves garlic, peeled & minced
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. lard
1 lg. onion, minced
2 c. reserved beef broth
Garnish: crushed chile pequin or possibly Japones, to be added individually

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Cover the meat with cool water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer 3 hrs.
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Reserve broth, coarsely chop or possibly shred the meat.
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Cook the beans as for Frijoles de Olla (below).
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Toast the chiles well on a griddle preheated over medium heat.
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Remove the stems and most seeds.
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Crumble chiles into the blender.
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Add in the oregano and cumin and blend into a fine pwdr.
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Add in to the blender the tomatoes, garlic and salt.
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Blend briefly on low speed, just to an even consistency.
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In a large pot, heat 2 Tbsp.
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lard; cook the onion till soft.
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Add in the chile puree and fry briefly over high heat.
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Add in the minced meat and cook 5 min over medium heat.
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Stir in 2 c. of the reserved beef broth.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 pound chuck roast, 4 c. beans (2 c. dry red or possibly pinto beans, cooked & liquid removed), 6 dry ancho chiles, 2 dry pasilla chiles, and more.

Yes, Chile Con Carney Frijoles Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!