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Korean Chile Con Carne

Korean Chile Con Carne

Blow your taste buds away with our Korean Chile Con Carne—a delightful fusion of traditional Texas-style chili and the bold flavors of Korean cuisine. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered with spicy gochujang, smoky chipotle, and savory fire-roasted tomatoes. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in, this chili is not only comforting but also impressively customizable to suit various tastes. Serve it over rice or in warm tortillas for a satisfying meal that unites friends and family around the table.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6

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. In a Dutch oven, heat neutral oil over high heat and sear the seasoned beef until browned. Remove and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium; sauté diced jalapeños and red onion until charred. Add minced garlic, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, coriander, smoked salt, and brown sugar; stir to combine.
  3. Whisk together gochujang and beef broth; add to the pot along with fire-roasted tomatoes and remaining beef broth. Return seared meat to the pot.
  4. Bring to a simmer and cook covered for 2–3 hours until tender, adjusting thickness as desired by uncovering during cooking.
  5. Optional: Stir in gochugaru for extra spice before serving.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 180 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute turkey for beef. Enhance flavor by using homemade beef broth. Experiment with toppings like avocado slices or cilantro for added freshness.