Homemade Red Or Green Chile Recipe
Machaca Beef or Chicken
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Ingredients
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Meat
Chiles
Liquid
Method
Preparation of Meat
Prepare the Meat
Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast or chicken thighs. Cut the meat into large chunks for even cooking.
Sear the Meat
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat chunks and sear on all sides until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
Chili Preparation
Prepare the Chiles
Remove stems and seeds from dried chiles. Rinse them under cold water to clean.
Soak the Chiles
In a bowl, soak the cleaned chiles in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened.
Blend the Sauce
In a blender, combine soaked chiles, garlic cloves, onion, cumin, oregano, and salt. Add a cup of soaking liquid and blend until smooth.
Cooking
Combine Ingredients
Return the seared meat to the pot. Pour the blended chile sauce over the meat, and add the remaining water or broth.
Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let simmer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and easily shreds.