Description
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with Korean Chile Con Carne, a comforting dish that elevates traditional chili with a punch of heat and savory goodness. This spicy chili combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and the unique taste of gochujang, making it perfect for cozy dinners or lively gatherings. With its rich, layered flavors and customizable heat levels, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 1 red onion
- 2 jalapeños
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 5 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium; add diced onion and jalapeños to the pot, cooking until charred. Stir in minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, coriander, smoked salt, and brown sugar.
- Whisk together gochujang and beef broth; add to the pot with fire-roasted tomatoes. Scrape bottom for flavor bits.
- Return seared beef to the pot; simmer for 2–3 hours until tender (cover for thinner consistency).
- For extra heat, stir in gochugaru during cooking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg