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Home » Chili Colorado Recipe

Chili Colorado Recipe

by Mike Hultquist · Oct 17, 2018 · 67 Comments

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Chili Colorado is a traditional Mexican recipe of pork or beef stewed low and slow in a rich red chili sauce, hence the name "colorado", which means "colored red", not from the state of Colorado.

Chili Colorado Recipe

I've been on a chili kick lately. I love making chili, all that wonderful flavor in a big old pot, cooking low and slow until everything melds together.

It's hard to find a better one-pot meal. If you're a big chili fan, this is one recipe you want to have in your chili recipes repertoire. You can check out my growing collection of chili recipes here.

We're talking Chili Colorado, my friends, and it's a great one.

What is Chili Colorado?

Chili Colorado is a traditional Mexican recipe of pork or beef stewed nice and slow in a rich red chili sauce. While you might think it is a dish of the state of Colorado, that is not the case.

The name derives from the Spanish word "colorado", which means "colored red", named because of the deep red color of the sauce.

It's crazy delicious, and it's all about the chili peppers.

About the Chili Peppers

Chili Colorado Chili Peppers

Chili Colorado is traditionally made with dried Mexican chili peppers, including ancho peppers, guajillo peppers, and chiles de arbol. You can also use pasilla peppers.

Ancho peppers are dried poblano peppers and they add a rich depth of flavor and color.

Guajillo peppers  are one of the most common and popular chiles grown and used in Mexico. It is mild to moderately hot, and has dark, reddish brown, leathery skin, with a green-tea flavor or fruity flavor, with hints of berries.

Chiles de Árbol are small, red and thin Mexican peppers that add heat and spice.

Pasilla peppers refer to the dried chilaca pepper. The chilaca, when fresh, is also known as pasilla bajio, or as the chile negro or “Mexican negro” because, while it starts off dark green, it ends up dark brown. It offers a rich and smoky flavor.

Together, these peppers develop a richness of flavor you won't get with other chilis.

Let's talk about how to make Chili Colorado, shall we?

Chili Colorado - ready to eat!

Chili Colorado Ingredients

  • FOR THE CHILI SAUCE
  • Dried Chiles. I'm using ancho chilies, guajillo chilies, and chiles de arbol.
  • Spices. Mexican oregano, ground cumin, salt and black pepper to taste.
  • FOR THE CHILI COLORADO
  • Vegetables. Onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers for some optional extra heat and flavor.
  • Chuck Roast. I'm making this with beef, but you can also use pork shoulder or other stew meat that benefits from low and slow cooking.
  • Flour.
  • Beef Stock. You can also use chicken or vegetable stock.
  • For Serving. Crumbly white cheese, fresh herbs, spicy chili flakes – Rice and/or warmed tortillas, if desired

How to Make Chili Colorado - The Recipe Method

Toast the Dried Chilies. Make the sauce first by dry toasting the dried peppers in pan about a minute per side, until the skins blister a bit.

Rehydrate the Chilies. Set them into a bowl and cover with hot water for 20 minutes, until they are very soft.

Make the Red Chile Sauce. Transfer the peppers to a blender with oregano, cumin, a bit of salt and pepper, and 1 cup of the soaking water. Blend until nice and smooth.

Strain the sauce through a fine mesh strainer and set aside for now.

Season the Beef. Toss some cubed chuck roast (or pork) in a bit of flour with a bit of salt and pepper to coat them.

Brown the Beef. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven to medium high heat and add the olive oil. Brown the beef on all sides, about 5 minutes or so. Set aside onto a plate.

Cook the Vegetables. Heat a bit more oil in the same pan to medium heat. Cook the onion and jalapeno peppers until they soften up, about 5 minutes or so.

Add the garlic and cook another minute.

Add the red sauce and stock and bring to a boil. Add the browned meat back to the pot.

Simmer the Chili Colorado. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes to 45 minutes to let the flavors develop. Longer is better. I let mine go about an hour or longer on low, nice and slow, sometimes 2 hours or longer.

Optional Thickening. If you’d like to thicken the chili, remove the cover and increase the heat. Cook until the moisture cooks out and your preferred thickness is achieved.

Boom! Done! Your chile colorado is ready to serve! Bust out your favorite toppings, my friends! It's time to dig in.

Serving Chili Colorado

Chili colorado can be served in a bowl on its own, or served with rice. Serve it with warmed corn or flour tortillas for making tacos.

Add all of your favorite toppings, like shredded cheese, sour cream or crema, red chili flakes, fresh chopped cilantro, sliced chilies, and more.

Recipe Notes and Tips

Add Beans! This recipe does not traditionally included beans like a lot of chilis do, but I sometimes like to serve mine with butter beans. It just works for me!

Doesn't it look good with beans?

Chili Colorado - a version of the dish with beans

Other Dried Chili Peppers. Try making the recipe with other Mexican chili peppers as well, such as New Mexican chilies, California chilies, cascabel chilies, or other Mexican pods.

Also, if you're unable to find dried chili peppers to work with, you can make Chili Colorado with chili powder instead. Many people make it with powder instead of the dried peppers.

Storage and Leftovers

You can store any leftover chili colorado in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To enjoy it again, simply reheat it over medium heat in a pot on the stovetop.

You can also freeze chili colorado in freezer proof containers for 3 months or longer. I freeze batches all the time. It reheats perfectly after thawing.

That's it, my friends! I hope you enjoy this Chile Colorado recipe! Chow down!

Try Some of My Other Popular Chili Recipes

  • Slow Cooker Southwest Beef Chili
  • Chili con Carne
  • White Bean Chicken Chili
  • Chili Verde
  • Homemade Roasted Tomatillo Pork Chili
  • Pork Chili with Roasted Red Hatch Chili Peppers
  • Cincinnati Chili
  • Beef Chili
  • "Real Deal" Turkey Chili
  • Carne Adovada

Chili Colorado - in a pot, ready to serve
If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you'll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don't forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I'll be sure to share! Thanks! -- Mike H.

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Chili Colorado Recipe

Chili Colorado is a traditional Mexican recipe of pork or beef stewed low and slow in a rich red chili sauce, hence the name "colorado", which means "colored red", not from the state of Colorado.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: chili, one pot, slow cooker
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Calories: 344kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist
Servings: 8
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Ingredients

FOR THE SAUCE

  • 6 ancho chili peppers stemmed and seeded
  • 6 guajillo peppers stemmed and seeded
  • 3 chiles de arbol stemmed and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

FOR THE CHILI

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers chopped (optional – I like the extra heat and flavor)
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed (1/2 cubes)
  • ¼ cup flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups beef stock chicken or vegetable stock are good, too

FOR SERVING: Crumbly white cheese, fresh herbs, spicy chili flakes – Rice and/or warmed tortillas, if desired

    Instructions

    • Make the sauce first by dry toasting the dried peppers in pan about a minute per side, until the skins blister a bit.
    • Set them into a bowl and cover with hot water for 20 minutes, until they are very soft.
    • Transfer the peppers to a blender with oregano, cumin, a bit of salt and pepper, and 1 cup of the soaking water. Blend until nice and smooth.
    • Strain the sauce and set aside.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven to medium high heat.
    • Toss the cubed chuck roast in the flour with a bit of salt and pepper to coat them.
    • Brown the beef on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
    • Reduce the heat to medium heat. Add the onion and peppers and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring a bit.
    • Add the red chili sauce and stock and bring to a boil. Add the browned meat back to the pot.
    • Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Longer is better, 2 hours or more for melt-in-your-mouth tender beef.
    • If you’d like to thicken the chili, remove the cover and increase the heat. Cook until the moisture cooks out and your preferred thickness is achieved.
    • Serve!

    Notes

    Heat Factor: Mild-Medium. I add a bit of heat to mine by cooking with jalapenos, which is not traditional, and also finishing the dish with spicy chili flakes. You can easily include hotter peppers to your preference. 

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 344kcal   Carbohydrates: 25g   Protein: 26g   Fat: 16g   Saturated Fat: 6g   Cholesterol: 78mg   Sodium: 238mg   Potassium: 1056mg   Fiber: 8g   Sugar: 13g   Vitamin A: 7750IU   Vitamin C: 14.4mg   Calcium: 44mg   Iron: 4.6mg
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    1. Jérémie says

      January 30, 2023 at 2:11 pm

      5 stars
      I read too fast the recipe yesterday and soaked some beans! So …I used em!
      Love that literal chili con carne: no tomato just an awesome chili paste! A lot of cheddar, cream, lime juice and cilantro: what else?

      Reply
      • Mike Hultquist says

        January 30, 2023 at 2:23 pm

        It's great WITH beans, too! Glad you enjoyed it, Jérémie. Yes, REAL chili flavor. We love this recipe.

        Reply
    2. ScottCarr says

      January 04, 2023 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      perfect' Muchas Gracias!

      Reply
      • Mike Hultquist says

        January 04, 2023 at 4:36 pm

        Thanks!!

        Reply
    3. Irma woerner says

      July 27, 2022 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      Fantastic! I used pork. So good.

      Reply
      • Mike Hultquist says

        July 27, 2022 at 9:37 pm

        Glad you enjoyed it, Irma!

        Reply
    4. Terri G says

      June 27, 2022 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Made this & fell in love. Such a great depth of flavors! I can't wait to have some tomorrow once flavors have melded more. Made mine in pressure cooker as I couldn't wait for slow cooker. I cooked it for 20 minutes & let pressure fall on its own. Meat came out sooo tender! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Mike Hultquist says

        June 28, 2022 at 5:49 am

        Perfection! I really love this one, Terri. Glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    5. dave says

      February 18, 2022 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Great site, love the chile pepper dictionary you have elsewhere (that's how I got here).

      I greatly prefer Chile Colorado with pork. Just made last week with pork shoulder butt, or "Boston butt". It was tender and awesome.

      All simmering, including chile prep, done with chicken stock. Sauteed the onions a little before blending. I did use a little flour and cornstarch to thicken near the end, sorry I did, I should have done it your way, and just cooked it down.

      I think I had 5 varieties of pepper, including Pasilla, Anaheim, Guajilla, Ancho, and Arbol. I removed all the seeds, and I wish I had made it spicier (did not add jalapeno, with pepper wimps in the family). Next time I will amp it up a little, either the jalapeno or leaving in some Arbol innards. I did try straining the chili mixture but it doesn't flow well and I didn't see the need, won't do that step again. I also used a whole bulb of garlic, as we are a garlicky bunch.

      Squeeze a lime in near the end, and by all means garnish with cilantro. I do draw the line at the beans, though... served with refried beans on the side.

      Thanks for adding to our knowledge. This has always been one of my favorite Mexican dishes and my first effort at DIY turned out really well!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        February 19, 2022 at 10:19 am

        Thanks for sharing, Dave! I greatly appreciate it! It all sounds wonderful to me. =)

        Reply
      • Mike says

        October 19, 2022 at 2:15 pm

        5 stars
        there is flour in the recipe...did you forget it?

        Reply
    6. Nate says

      January 03, 2022 at 2:32 am

      5 stars
      I made this recipe but with ground bison, for serving on top of tamales. The flavor was amazing.

      Reply
    7. Paul Wilson says

      May 29, 2021 at 2:28 am

      5 stars
      As i said Mike, loved it. I am defiantly trying another one of your chill recipes soon. Just a question, I love shin beef in my slow stews ect, do you ever use it, think its called Shank over there, regards Paul.

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        May 29, 2021 at 6:44 am

        Thanks, Paul. Yes, I love the shank. SO good slow cooked, very tender and huge on flavor. More fatty, though, so take that into consideration. Let me know how it goes!

        Reply
    8. Paul Wilson says

      May 23, 2021 at 8:05 am

      5 stars
      Made last night, different dried pepper ratio but hay soooooo good , cheers from the U.K.

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        May 24, 2021 at 6:49 am

        Yes! Glad you enjoyed it, Paul!

        Reply
    9. Staci says

      November 10, 2020 at 2:55 pm

      5 stars
      Mike, this seems so similar to your Texas Chili. How would you side by side compare them? What

      I’ve made both and it seems this one has specific peppers to this recipe. I’m visiting my hometown of Key West and a friend who owns a Mexican cafe (best salsa ever) and amazing chef special habanero sauce, said he would give me a bag of dried peppers if I made Texas chili, where I live now (I have perfected my chili, guacamole and margaritas). So I tried finishing off in the oven since my brothers gas stove needs calibration. Hoping an hour in the crock pot tenderizes the meat more...and it was high quality chuck too! That is all that needs to happen.

      I no longer use tomato to thicken my sauce but a homemade chili paste thanks to you. I used twice as many of the chilies he gave me and the sauce is nice and thick. Taste is fabulous. I always add a splash of fish sauce though to most of my sauces. I’ve won contests with the simplest chili because of that “extra” something. It really brings out the richness of the meat.

      Thanks for your fabulous blog. It is so inspiring. I love me some chilies!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        November 10, 2020 at 3:44 pm

        Thanks, Staci. Yes, very similar. The difference is in the peppers and that Chili Colorado can use either pork or beef, where Texas Chili is beef only. Otherwise, yes, VERY similar. I love the fish sauce addition! Very nice touch.

        Reply
    10. Doug Odom says

      November 07, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      I cook the meat in a pressure cooker for about 30 - 40 minutes after browning it and before putting it in the sauce. Comes out very tender but is still chunky.

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        November 08, 2020 at 8:41 am

        Awesome, Doug!!

        Reply
    11. CHRISTOPHER STEVENS says

      August 25, 2020 at 11:27 am

      4 stars
      The recipe doe not list an amount of Pasilla chili. (I like it spicy.)

      I have no tried this yet but made a similar recipe with great success.
      My only problem was getting teh beef tender. I cocked it longer, but it was difficult keeping the sauce from scorching.

      I think I will try simmering the beef for an hour or so before adding the sauce and simmer some more. Any thioughts?

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        August 25, 2020 at 12:47 pm

        Christopher, this recipe does not include pasilla peppers. However, if you'd like to use them, you can use anywhere from 1-3 pasillas, depending on your preference. You can also sub them in for the other dried pods as desired. Time to experiment! You can add some liquid to your chili for simmering so the sauce doesn't scorch or dry out. I use either water or stock, just a bit at a time, if I need to simmer longer. I hope this helps. Enjoy.

        Reply
    12. Kat says

      August 02, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      We followed this recipe exactly, and cooked it for an hr instead of a half hour. The sauce was amazing but the beef was not tender. So now we're cooking it in the oven for 2 hrs on 200. Hope that works. Any suggestions to tenderize lean beef appreciated. It wouldn't be a bad recipe to cook in the oven after browning the beef anyway...thoughts?

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        August 04, 2020 at 9:50 am

        Kat, it could be an exceptionally tough cut of beef, and cooking times can definitely vary. For me, I would add a bit more liquid to the pot then simmer longer, until the meat it tender. Of course that will affect the overall cooking time, but I don't mind waiting for good tender meat with my chili!

        Reply
    13. Eric C says

      May 26, 2020 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is full of flavor. I made it once with beef chuck roast and once with chicken. Both are excellent.

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        May 26, 2020 at 6:33 pm

        Nice! Glad you enjoyed it, Eric! One of my favorites, actually.

        Reply
    14. Mike says

      March 18, 2020 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      Where did all those carbohydrates come from?

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        March 18, 2020 at 9:34 am

        Thanks, Mike. According to my recipe nutrition calculator, most of of the carbs are from the anchos. All are estimates, though. You can calculate on your own if there are concerns.

        Reply
    15. Eric White says

      February 09, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for the first time last night, outstanding! Easy to follow recipe, and the results speak for themselves. Everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        February 10, 2020 at 7:26 am

        Perfect, Eric! Glad it was a hit! That recipe is definitely a keeper. I love it.

        Reply
    16. Glenn Coleman says

      January 22, 2020 at 4:30 am

      This looks awesome and I will be making it these week. I've used dried chilis when making red sauce for tamales and have never strained the chilis after blinding. Now I do de-seed and remove the stems first. The blender I use, there wouldn't be anything left a strainer would catch. Why strain?
      Thank you,
      Glenn

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        January 22, 2020 at 7:59 am

        Glenn, yes, remove the stems and seeds first. Straining is really only necessary for a smoother sauce. You're fine just blending it. Enjoy!

        Reply
    17. Danny from CA says

      December 09, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      This was a perfect recipe from start to finish. Great authentic taste. I followed the recipe and finished everything in the crockpot on low for about 6 hours. Maybe longer. Meat was tender and thickness was spot on like getting it at a restaurant but better. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        December 09, 2019 at 3:11 pm

        Great, Danny! Glad you enjoyed it! Yeah, this is one of my favorites. I need to make another batch soon.

        Reply
    18. Nika says

      November 11, 2019 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      Amazing flavor. I was initially intimidated to use dried peppers but it was easy and added so much flavor. I will make it again. Mine was more soup like, even after cooking it for a while. So I'm not sure where I went wrong??? But excellent flavor! Thanks!! I will try more recipes!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        November 12, 2019 at 8:05 am

        Thanks, Nika, glad you enjoyed it. The soupiness could be from too much liquid and can usually be cooked off, or you can try a thickener like cornmeal. Try that next time.

        Reply
    19. Gerald Hayes says

      March 25, 2019 at 1:50 am

      5 stars
      Total hit. Everyone loved it. So easy to make too!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        March 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm

        Thanks, Gerald! Excellent!

        Reply
    20. Michelle says

      March 23, 2019 at 1:55 pm

      I’m trying to do the least amount of carbs possible. Would it be too watery if I omit the flour?

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        March 23, 2019 at 3:06 pm

        Michelle, not really. You can still thicken it up by just simmering longer. I believe arrowroot is much lower in carbs, so you might consider that as an optional thickener. You could also incorporate more chili paste or even tomato paste to thicken it up as well. Let me know how it turns out for you.

        Reply
    21. Grammasue says

      January 21, 2019 at 6:58 am

      5 stars
      What an awesome addition !! Charred corn! My husband makes our chili and he adds bacon (and lean ground beef that he cooks in a tiny bit of the bacon drippings), and we always put beans in our chili. We will have to try adding the charred corn. Love that idea! Thank you for sharing.
      PS: Mike, your chili recipe looks amazing, too (I would just have to add the beans haha)

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        January 21, 2019 at 7:40 am

        I love it. I enjoy my Chili Colorado with beans as well. Bacon would be fantastic here. Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
      • Real chili has no beans!!! says

        October 17, 2019 at 10:07 pm

        Really beans? It’s Chilli Colorado!

        Reply
    22. Danielle Wolter says

      January 15, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      5 stars
      I am just drooling over this - all the flavors, so much deliciousness. It's been so long since I had chili colorado. I def need to try this!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        January 15, 2019 at 12:57 pm

        I love this one, Danielle. I hope you get to make it again soon!

        Reply
    23. Kelli Kerkman says

      January 15, 2019 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      This recipe looks ah-maz-ing! I love that deep red color... so comforting.

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        January 15, 2019 at 12:56 pm

        Thanks, Kelli. Comforting indeed!

        Reply
    24. Jacque Hastert says

      January 15, 2019 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      I am making this tomorrow with extra heat! I love a good spicy dish that won't kill me 😉

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        January 15, 2019 at 12:56 pm

        I'll take some extra heat with you, Jacque! Nice!

        Reply
    25. Mireille E Roc says

      January 15, 2019 at 11:07 am

      5 stars
      this must taste awesome with all the different kind of chillies used. and perfect food for this time of year and the cold winter temperatures

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        January 15, 2019 at 12:55 pm

        One of my favorites for sure, and yes, PERFECT for cold nights!

        Reply
    26. Anna Hettick says

      January 15, 2019 at 11:06 am

      5 stars
      Well, I am hungry now! My husband loves chili a lot and this looks like a great recipe to try to change it up from my usual recipe!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        January 15, 2019 at 12:55 pm

        I hope he likes it!

        Reply
    27. Dannii says

      January 15, 2019 at 10:54 am

      5 stars
      Oh that sauce looks EPIC! So rich and creamy. You can't beat a hearty chilli on a cold night.

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        January 15, 2019 at 10:57 am

        Thanks, Dannii. Agreed!

        Reply
    28. Anthonh says

      November 12, 2018 at 7:50 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe. I added charred corn cut from the cob on top of the chili when it’s served. So yum! Fresh cilantro and green onion is a great topping for this chili recipe.

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        November 12, 2018 at 8:31 am

        Outstanding! I LOVE the addition of the corn. I'll have to try that next time.

        Reply
    29. Mark says

      October 26, 2018 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      So glad I found your site, LOVE IT!!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        October 27, 2018 at 10:25 am

        Thanks, Mark!

        Reply
    30. John Baker says

      October 24, 2018 at 1:33 pm

      I cook competition chili, I have found that strained red chili sauce is less grainy than sauce made with chili powder. Other than that, Nice recipe. Don't be afraid to experiment with it, you may be surprised. Have fun!

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        October 24, 2018 at 2:08 pm

        5 stars
        Thanks, John! Yes, I agree on the straining, and agree 100% on experimenting! I'd love to try some of your winning chili.

        Reply
    31. christopher markey says

      October 21, 2018 at 9:41 am

      What amount of chile power to replace dried chiles

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        October 22, 2018 at 8:14 am

        Christopher, use about 2-3 tablespoons and adjust from there. Let me know how it turns out for you.

        Reply
    32. Peggy Falconett says

      October 17, 2018 at 1:00 pm

      No rating yet, will be making this today, and will let you know how I liked it, but it sounds good and easy to make.

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        October 18, 2018 at 8:45 am

        I'd love to hear!

        Reply
    33. Patricia Aldal Fraide says

      October 17, 2018 at 12:57 pm

      This was my late husband's favorite dinner. I'm commenting because this is the very recipe my mother-in-law taught me to make well over 55 years ago. It has become one of the Staples to make whenever my children visit or I visit them. I also serve it with rice. For garnish, another California favorite is sliced avocado and cellantro and of course the cheese.

      Reply
      • Michael Hultquist - Chili Pepper Madness says

        October 18, 2018 at 8:45 am

        Thanks, Patricia.

        Reply

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