Description
Learn how to make Irresistible Chimayo Red Chile, a flavorful dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe guides you through creating a delicious and authentic meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried Chimayo red chile pods
- 6 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef or pork (optional)
Instructions
- Remove stems and seeds from the dried Irresistible Chimayo red chile pods.
- Toast the chile pods lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Soak the toasted Irresistible Chimayo red chile pods in hot water for 30 minutes, or until softened.
- Drain the Irresistible Chimayo red chile pods, reserving about 2 cups of the soaking liquid.
- Place the softened Irresistible Chimayo red chile pods in a blender with the reserved soaking liquid, salt, cumin, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create your Irresistible Chimayo red chile sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- If using ground meat, add it to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Pour the Irresistible Chimayo red chile sauce into the skillet with the onions and meat (if used).
- Simmer the Irresistible Chimayo red chile mixture for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
- Serve your Irresistible Chimayo Red Chile hot.
Notes
- For a spicier Irresistible Chimayo Red Chile, leave some seeds in the chile pods.
- Adjust the amount of liquid to achieve your desired sauce consistency for the Irresistible Chimayo Red Chile.
- This Irresistible Chimayo Red Chile can be served with rice, beans, or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: New Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg