Korean Chile Con Carne
If you’re on the hunt for a cozy dish that warms your heart and satisfies your cravings, look no further than this Korean Chile Con Carne. This delightful twist on classic chili combines the rich flavors of Texas-style chili with bold Korean spices, creating a meal that’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weeknight or a gathering with friends. With tender beef, spicy jalapeños, and savory tomatoes, this dish delivers an explosion of flavor in every bite. Plus, it’s simple enough for anyone to make!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (Korean chili paste)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
Instructions
- Sear 3 pounds of cubed beef chuck roast in a Dutch oven with oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced red onion and jalapeños until charred, then add minced garlic, chipotle peppers, and spices.
- Combine gochujang with beef broth and add to the pot along with fire-roasted tomatoes and seared beef.
- Simmer for 2-3 hours until tender, adjusting heat with gochugaru if desired.
- Serve hot over rice, garnished with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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