Korean Chile Con Carne
If you’re craving a dish that combines comfort and excitement, Korean Chile Con Carne is your answer. This unique recipe marries the heartiness of traditional chili with the bold flavors of Korean cuisine, creating a flavorful experience that warms the soul. Featuring tender beef, spicy gochujang, and fire-roasted tomatoes, this dish is perfect for family dinners or game day gatherings. With easy preparation steps and versatility in serving options, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and time again. Whether you enjoy it over rice or with crusty bread, every bite is sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 150 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons neutral oil
- 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1" cubes
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 2 jalapeños, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked salt
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 5 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 cups beef broth
Instructions
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper; sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, reduce heat to medium and sauté onions and jalapeños for 2 minutes until charred. Add garlic and chipotles with adobo sauce; stir in spices.
- Whisk together gochujang with beef broth; add to pot along with fire-roasted tomatoes. Return seared meat to pot.
- Simmer for 2-3 hours until beef is tender, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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