Average Rating: 3.6TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + soaking Cook: 1-1/2 hours
YIELD: 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).Ingredients
- 6 dried ancho or guajillo chiles or a mixture (about 3 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 3 pounds beef stew meat, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 2-2/3 cups water, divided
- 1 bottle (46 ounces) V8 juice
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
- Sliced seeded jalapeno peppers, optional
Instructions
- 1. In an enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium heat, toast chiles 2-3 minutes (do not burn). Remove from heat; transfer to a small bowl. Add hot water to cover. Soak 30 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, in the same pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onion and remaining oil to pot; cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
- 3. Drain and split chiles, discarding stems and seeds. Pulse, covered, with salt, pepper, cumin and 2/3 cup water in a blender until pureed, adding water if needed (mixture should be a slightly runny paste).
- 4. Return beef to pot, and pot to stovetop. Add V8 juice, broth, chili mixture and remaining water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until thickened and meat is tender, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours. If desired, top with jalapeno pepper slices.
