2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2" cubes
Salt and pepper
Flour, for dredging
3 tablespoons corn oil
1 lb. Mexican chorizo (fresh), about 1 lb., casings removed
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves, garlic, thinly sliced
1/2 Tbsp. cumin, half a palmful
1/2 Tbsp. Mexican oregano, half a palmful
1/2 Tbsp. ground coriander, half a palmful
1 can beef consomme
1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1-2 Tbsp. pureed chipotle in adobo for a medium to extra-spicy heat level
1 Tbsp. honey
Serve with: Flour tortillas, warmed
wedges of lime
queso fresco, crumbled
sliced fresh/pickled jalapenos
thinly sliced red onions
Yields 4-6
Preheat oven to 325*. Pat meat dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge pieces in flour. Heat a large dutch oven over medium-high heat with the oil. Add meat and brown in batches until very brown; remove to plate, add chorizo and brown. Add onions, garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander and let onions soften a few minutes. Add in stock, tomatos, chipotle puree, honey and reserved meat to the pot. Bring to a boil and transfer to oven. Cook 1 1/2 hours, until very tender.
Serve in shallow bowls with tortillas, lime wedges, queso fresco, jalapenos and onions alongside.
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