Keto Slow Cooker Chile Colorado
Keto Slow Cooker Chile Colorado is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef in a rich, spicy sauce that warms your soul. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish allows you to set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic. Imagine returning home to a tantalizing aroma that invites everyone to the table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings loved ones together. Enjoy the bold flavors and satisfying textures of this delightful dish!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds boneless beef chuck roast
- 2 dried ancho chiles
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- Juice from 1/2 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
Instructions
- Toast the dried chiles in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Soak the toasted chiles in water for 30 minutes to soften.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil on all sides until browned.
- Place seared beef into the slow cooker and add chopped onions.
- Blend soaked chiles (removing tops and seeds), vinegar, garlic, cumin, oregano, lime juice, and 1 cup of beef broth until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the beef and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours until tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg