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Mexican Braised Beef With Mulato Chiles And Cocoa

Name: Mexican Braised Beef With Mulato Chiles And Cocoa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs halal beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 3 item dried mulato chiles, stemmed and seeded; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1.5 cups halal beef broth; 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.75 tsp salt

A rich, comforting beef stew featuring deeply toasted mulato chiles and unsweetened dark cocoa for an authentic regional profile.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 45 min
Total: 65 min

Technique to learn

Chile Pureeing and Braising

Softening dried chiles in hot liquid before blending creates a smooth base that infuses low-and-slow simmered meats with authentic depth.

Instructions

Step 1: Soak the dried mulato chiles in 1 cup of boiling water for 10 minutes until softened, then transfer chiles and 0.5 cup of the soaking liquid to a blender and puree until smooth.
Step 2: Season the cubed beef roast evenly with the ground cumin and half of the salt.
Heat olive oil in a deep heavy pot over medium-high heat and sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes, then remove beef to a plate.

Step 4: Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the remaining oil in the pot, sautéing for 3 minutes until tender.

Step 5: Pour in the blended mulato chile puree, dark cocoa powder, and halal beef broth, stirring well to scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Step 6: Return the beef to the pot, bring to a gentle simmer, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 35 minutes until the meat is fork-tender.

Step 7: Uncover, stir in remaining salt, and simmer for 5 additional minutes to thicken sauce before serving warm.

Cooking tips

Tasting the soaking liquid before blending ensures it is not bitter; if bitter, use fresh hot water instead.
Pair with warm corn tortillas to soak up the dark, aromatic chile broth.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Mexican; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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