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Korean Chile Con Carne

Korean Chile Con Carne
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Korean Chile Con Carne is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully merges the bold flavors of Korean cuisine with the heartiness of Texan chili. This recipe features tender beef simmered with gochujang (Korean chili paste), chipotle peppers, and a medley of spices, creating a comforting bowl of goodness that warms both body and soul. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, this dish is easily customizable to suit all spice preferences. Serve it over fluffy rice and top it with fresh cilantro for an unforgettable 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 (or preferred dark beef broth alternative)
  • 5 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)

Instructions

  1. Sear beef chuck cubes in a hot Dutch oven with neutral oil until browned on all sides. Season with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Sauté diced red onion and jalapeños until charred, then add minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, and smoked salt.
  3. Whisk together gochujang and beef broth; add to the pot with fire-roasted tomatoes and remaining broth. Stir in seared beef.
  4. Simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender; adjust spice level with gochugaru if desired.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving over rice.

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