Entrées - Hispanic

Chile rojo para caldo de res (Red chili for Mexican beef soup)

New Mexico inspired red chili

A smokey, spicy kick

Cookware & Appliances Needed

  1. Stovetop or Hot plate
  2. Pan
  3. Blender
  4. Large fine mesh strainer

Ingredients

  1. Guajillo chili – 10 grams
  2. Pasilla-ancho chili – 22 grams
  3. New Mexico chili – 20 grams
  4. Arbol chili – 35 grams
  5. Water- 1/2 cup
  6. Garlic – 4 cloves
  7. Onion – 62 gram (1/4 onion)
  8. Cilantro – 5 grams (5 stems)
  9. Whole black peppers – 5
  10. Mexican oregano – 1/2 TBSP
  11. Cumin – 1/4 TSP
  12. Coriander – 1/4 TSP
  13. Caldo de res broth – 2 cups
  14. Olive Oil – 1/2 TSP

Instructions

  • Begin by: Removing the stems from the chilis.
  • Break apart your chilis as you add them to the pan over medium low heat.
  • Once fragrant, add water and rehydrate your chilis.
  • Transfer chilis to a blender and add garlic, onion, cilantro, whole black peppers, Mexican oregano, cumin, coriander, and caldo de res broth. Blend until smooth.
  • Add olive oil to a pan over medium low heat. Transfer your mixture to the pan through a large fine mesh strainer.
  • Stirring frequently and once chili reaches a simmer, turn off heat.
  • Enjoy!