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Korean Chile Con Carne

Korean Chile Con Carne
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Blow your taste buds away with Korean Chile Con Carne—a delightful fusion of savory beef and spicy Korean flavors. This dish features tender beef chuck, enriched with the boldness of gochujang and chipotle peppers, creating a comforting meal that’s perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1" cubes
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 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 can fire-roasted tomatoes (15 oz)
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 5 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)

Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat oil over high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper; sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; add diced onion and jalapeños. Cook until charred (about 2 minutes), then add minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, coriander, smoked salt, and brown sugar. Stir frequently.
  3. Mix gochujang with beef broth; pour into the pot along with fire-roasted tomatoes. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom.
  4. Return the seared meat to the pot and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.
  5. For extra heat, stir in gochugaru during cooking.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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