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Korean Chile Con Carne

Korean Chile Con Carne
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Experience the vibrant flavors of Korean Chile Con Carne, a delicious fusion dish that combines spicy gochujang with tender beef for a hearty meal. This chili is layered with complex flavors, featuring smoky chipotle peppers and fresh jalapeños that deliver a satisfying kick. Perfect for cozy nights, game day gatherings, or meal prep, this recipe is easy to follow and yields a comforting stew that gets better with time. Serve it over rice or pair it with your favorite toppings for a versatile dining experience.

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. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; sauté red onion and jalapeños until charred. Add garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, coriander, smoked salt, and brown sugar; stir well.
  3. Whisk together gochujang and dark beef broth; pour into the pot along with fire-roasted tomatoes and additional beef broth. Scrape browned bits from the pot.
  4. Return the seared beef to the pot; simmer covered or uncovered based on desired thickness.
  5. For extra heat, stir in gochugaru during cooking.

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