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Main course · Mexican

Oaxacan Slow-Braised Beef in Ancho and Chipotle Sauce

80 min Serves 4 ~336 kcal/serving ~£11.50 (£2.88/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-free

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Ingredients

  • 700 g braising beef, diced
  • 3 tbsp ancho chilli paste
  • 1 tbsp chipotle paste
  • 400 g plum tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 400 ml beef stock
  • 1 bay leaves

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
336 kcal
Protein
38.3 g
Carbohydrate
8.8 g
of which sugars
6.5 g
Fat
15.7 g
of which saturates
6.1 g
Fibre
2.3 g
Salt
1.34 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Brown the braising beef in a large pan, then set aside.

  2. 2

    Fry the onion and garlic cloves for 5 minutes, then add the ancho chilli paste, chipotle paste and plum tomatoes.

  3. 3

    Blend the sauce smooth with the beef stock, then return to the pan with the beef and bay leaves.

  4. 4

    Cover and simmer for 1 hour until the beef is tender and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Remove the bay leaf and serve the beef hot with its sauce.

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