Scott Kiemle
I used to eat at this restaurant in Portales, NM (La Hacienda) that served a bowl of Red Chile. It was basically some ground beef in the bottom of the bowl, and then some red chile sauce to fill up the rest of the bowl. It was so simple, but THE BEST! Anybody have a recipe like this?
about 2 months ago · Report

Melissa Gurule Levett
This is a recipe that I found on the internet similar to how I make it. Just add the beef to it before simmering it.




Chile Colorado (Basic Red Chile Sauce)

Yield: 2 cups Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes
Temperature: Medium, Low Freezes Well

2 tablespoons shortening 3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons flour 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 - 3/4 cup Red Chile Powder* Oregano (optional)
2 cups cold water** Comino (optional)

1. Heat shortening in a medium saucepan on medium heat. Stir
in flour and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add chile powder and cook for an additional minute.
3. Gradually add the water and stir, making sure that no lumps
form.
4. Add seasonings to sauce and simmer at low heat for 10-15 minutes.

* Red Chile recipe above. Varied amounts and variety of
chile will determine the degree of hotness. One to two cups Chile
Caribe may be substituted.
** For a more mild flavor, tomato juice may be substituted.

NOTE: One pound of cooked beef or pork, ground, cubed, or shredded,
may be added.
about a month ago · Report

Scott Kiemle
Thank you Melissa. Here in Minnesota, simple authentic recipes are not to be found. Everything is "americanized" and drowned in cheese. I miss the food in New Mexico very much.
about a month ago · Report

Melissa Gurule Levett
You're welcome. There's no alternative to NM food. Happy eating!