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La Cocina Chili Colorado - Spicy New Mexico Red Chili

Authentic New Mexico chili colorado from La Cocina in Taos. Hearty ground beef in tangy red chili sauce with traditional spices. Bold Southwestern flavor!
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Chili Colorado, Chili con Carne, La Cocina Chili Colorado con Carne
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 530kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon caraway seeds
  • 6 tablespoons red chili powder
  • 6 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce

Instructions

  • Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Sauté the beef until it is done and browned. Break up the meat while cooking to crumble it.
  • Drain off the fat and return the beef to skillet.
  • Add salt, garlic powder, cumin, caraway seeds, red chili powder, and paprika. Stir to combine everything together well.
  • Add water and tomato sauce. Stir to thoroughly combine.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with flour tortillas and any toppings you enjoy on chili.

Recipe Tips

Please note the quantity of the chili powder is 6 tablespoons, if you prefer less, please use less.

Nutrition

Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 1094mg | Potassium: 883mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 5865IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 7.1mg
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