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Korean Chile Con Carne

Korean Chile Con Carne
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If you’re seeking a dish that combines warmth and flavor, Korean Chile Con Carne is your answer. This hearty chili features tender beef simmered with a medley of spices, creating a delightful fusion of Korean and classic chili tastes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied. With its unique heat from gochujang and a rich savory profile, this dish is destined to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil
  • 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1” cubes
  • Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 2 jalapeños, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely diced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely diced
  • 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon smoked salt
  • 1 15 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 cup dark beef broth
  • 5 tablespoons gochujang
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)

Instructions

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over high heat and sear cubed beef in oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté diced red onion and jalapeños until charred, then add garlic and chipotle peppers.
  3. Whisk together gochujang and beef broth; pour into the pot with fire-roasted tomatoes. Scrape up any flavorful bits.
  4. Return the beef to the pot, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours until tender.
  5. For added spice, stir in gochugaru to taste before serving.

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