<\/p>\n Most Texans believe they have the best chili in the world and they\u2019re not wrong but there are some other Beef Chili recipes out there that have become an American Staple on Mexican Food. This Chili Colorado or Chili Con Carne, as it\u2019s known in Tex Mex, is a great example. It\u2019s origins, however, derive their flavor from the Chili Colorado, which means, \u201d Red Chili\u201d; hence the name.<\/p>\n The very essence of this recipe comes from the flavor of the Chili Peppers that are cooked down and blended together, with a few other ingredients. Being that this recipe is called, \u201cChili Colorado\u201d it would be assumed that the Colorado Chili should be used and, technically, that\u2019s true but there are a few others that can be used that are practically the same thing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n California and Guajillo Chilis can be used as well. The only main difference is that they technically belong to different pepper families, though, all portraying that beautiful burgundy hugh that gives this recipe it\u2019s rich color and flavor.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Though, 3\/4 of the dried peppers I use in this recipe are red chili\u2019s, it\u2019s quite common to add a few dried Pasilla pods as well. These peppers are much darker and look and smell like a cross between a pepper and a prune. All of which are de-seeded and have the stems removed, before cooking.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In this recipe I\u2019m using Beef Cheek Meat, which takes a lot longer to tenderize when it\u2019s cooking. In fact, unlike how I demonstrate in the video tutorial, it took me 6 hours of braising to get this meat to break down the connective tissue and become tender enough to eat. Big but here, though, the flavor Cabasa or \u201cCheek Meat\u201d gives off is stronger, like lamb or venison. If you have either of those available, for a good price, I recommend using those instead. Otherwise, for this recipe, stick with a couple of lbs of Beef Chuck. <\/p>\n \n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/poormansgourmetkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Chili-Colorado-main-pic.jpg\")
<\/a>Mexican Beef Chili<\/h2>\n
<\/a>The Chili Sauce Peppers<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/a>The Beef you should use<\/h4>\n
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