Name: Korean Chile Con Carne
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 20 min
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons neutral oil; 3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1" cubes; kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 red onion, finely diced; 2 jalapeños, finely diced; 3 garlic cloves, finely diced; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely diced; 2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers; 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon smoked salt; 1 15 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes; 1 cup preferred dark beef broth; 5 tablespoons gochujang; 2 cups beef broth; 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)

Description

Experience a culinary adventure with our Korean Chile Con Carne, a vibrant fusion of traditional Texas-style chili and bold Korean flavors. This hearty dish features tender beef simmered in a rich tomato base, infused with layers of heat from gochujang and chipotle peppers. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, this chili is sure to impress with its savory depth and customizable spice levels. Serve it over fluffy rice or in warm tortillas for a comforting meal that warms both the heart and soul.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons neutral oil
3 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1" cubes
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 red onion, finely diced
2 jalapeños, finely diced
3 garlic cloves, finely diced
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely diced
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon smoked salt
1 15 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
1 cup preferred dark beef broth
5 tablespoons gochujang
2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean chile flakes)

Instructions

Heat neutral oil in a Dutch oven over high heat, season beef cubes with kosher salt and black pepper, and sear until browned in batches. Transfer to a plate.
Reduce heat to medium; sauté jalapeños and red onion for 2 minutes. Add garlic, chipotles, adobo sauce, cumin, coriander, smoked salt, and brown sugar; stir well.
Whisk together gochujang and beef broth; add to the pot along with fire-roasted tomatoes and seared beef. Bring to a simmer.
Cover for a thinner consistency or leave uncovered for thicker chili; simmer for 2–3 hours until meat is tender.
For extra heat, stir in gochugaru according to your preference before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 180 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: Korean

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
Calories: 360
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of gochugaru. Consider adding vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for added nutrition.