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Korean Chile Con Carne

Korean Chile Con Carne
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Indulge in the comforting and bold flavors of Korean Chile Con Carne, a delightful fusion of traditional Texas chili and spicy Korean cuisine. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered in a rich sauce infused with gochujang and spices, creating a unique flavor explosion that will warm your heart and home. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed on its own or paired with rice, cornbread, or pickled vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons beef tallow, or 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
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 5 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)

Instructions

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over high heat and add 2 tablespoons of beef tallow (or neutral oil). Season 3 pounds of cubed beef chuck roast with kosher salt and black pepper, then sear until browned on all sides.
  2. Reduce heat to medium and add diced red onion and jalapeños; sauté until slightly charred. Stir in minced garlic, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, coriander, smoked salt, and dark brown sugar.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together gochujang and 2 cups of beef broth. Pour into the pot along with one can of fire-roasted tomatoes (with juices) and the remaining broth. Add the seared meat. Simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.
  4. For added heat, stir in gochugaru during cooking as desired. Serve hot over white rice topped with cilantro.

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