Soups & Stews

Durango Beef Stew (Caldillo Duranguense)

Authentic Durango caldillo with chile pasado, beef and potatoes. Hearty high-protein northern Mexican stew perfect for cold evenings.

30mPrep
90mCook
6Servings
510Calories
44gProtein

Ingredients

  • beef chuck, cubed
  • dried green chile (chile pasado)
  • tomatoes
  • potatoes
  • onion
  • garlic
  • beef broth
  • vegetable oil
  • cumin

Ingredients

  • 800 g beef chuck, cubed
  • 6 units dried green chile (chile pasado)
  • 300 g tomatoes
  • 400 g potatoes
  • 150 g onion
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 500 ml beef broth
  • 30 ml vegetable oil
  • 3 g cumin

Instructions

  1. Soak dried green chiles in hot water 20 min, peel and slice.
  2. Brown beef cubes in oil in batches.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic, add tomato, cook until softened.
  4. Add beef, green chiles, broth and cumin.
  5. Simmer 1 hour until beef is tender.
  6. Add cubed potatoes, cook 20 min more.
  7. Season and serve with flour tortillas.

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