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Korean Chile Con Carne

Korean Chile Con Carne
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Korean Chile Con Carne is a delightful fusion dish that brings together the rich flavors of traditional chili with a spicy Korean twist. This hearty meal is perfect for warming up on cold nights or impressing guests at your next gathering. With tender beef simmered in a savory broth infused with gochujang and chipotle peppers, each bite is an explosion of flavor. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that will leave everyone at the table craving more. Enjoy it as-is, or customize each bowl with your favorite toppings for a personalized touch.

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 preferred dark beef broth
  • 5 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)

Instructions

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over high heat and add beef cubes, searing them until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, sauté diced red onion and jalapeños until softened. Stir in minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, coriander, smoked salt, and brown sugar.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together gochujang and beef broth until smooth. Add this to the pot along with fire-roasted tomatoes and remaining beef broth.
  4. Return seared beef to the pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 2-3 hours until tender.
  5. Optional: Stir in gochugaru for extra spice before serving.

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