Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep the Beef
- Pat the beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels. In a large bowl, toss the beef with 1 tablespoon of flour, salt, and pepper.
Searing the Meat
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef on all sides until deep brown and caramelized, working in batches if necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
Build Aromatics
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and bell pepper, scraping up browned bits. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Bloom Spices
- Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until fragrant.
Thicken Base
- Sprinkle remaining 1 tablespoon flour over the mixture and cook for another minute.
Slow Cook
- Transfer everything from the skillet to the slow cooker, including the seared beef. Add diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, and green chiles. Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
Adjust and Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If gravy is too thin, remove beef and reduce briefly in a pot, or thicken with a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water, stirred in and cooked 2-3 minutes). Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25g
Notes
For a richer texture, substitute flour with masa harina. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Reheat gently on stovetop.
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