Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Recipe Gluten Free Stew is the dump-and-go dinner I lean on when the thermometer drops below 40°F. Chuck roast simmers in a smoky red-chile sauce until it shreds like pozole, filling the house with Saturday-afternoon aroma while you alphabetize the spice rack. Serve it over rice or scoop with corn tortillas for a gluten-free weeknight win. If you loved my Hearty Beef Barley Soup Recipe for Cozy Dinner Nights, this stew swaps barley for masa flavor without the gluten.
★★★★½ 4.5 (93 reviews)
Why You'll Love Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Recipe Gluten Free Stew: Easy Weeknight Comfort
Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Recipe Gluten Free Stew is dump-and-go easy, gluten-free, freezer-friendly. Rich red sauce, tender beef, zero stovetop time.
- Dump-and-go slow cooker—15 min prep
- Gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free
- Freezer-friendly leftovers
- Budget beef chuck roast stretches
Ingredients
- Beef: chuck roast is best; stew meat works
- Chiles: New Mexico + guajillo for mild heat; chipotle for smok
Instructions
Step 1 (Chile Paste): Stem chiles, shake seeds. Boil 2 cups water, cover 10 min until soft.
Step 2 (Blend): Drain chiles, blend with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, 1 cup water until smooth.
Step 3 (Dump): Add beef to slow cooker, pour chile sauce, bay leaf, cinnamon.
Expert Tips for Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Recipe Gluten Free Stew: Easy Weeknight Comfort
- Toast chiles 30 sec for deeper flavor
- Blend sauce smooth for restaurant color
- Low 8 hr for fork-tender beef
Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Recipe Gluten Free Stew: Easy Weeknight Comfort
Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Recipe Gluten Free Stew is dump-and-go easy, gluten-free, freezer-friendly. Rich red sauce, tender beef, zero stovetop time.
★★★★½ 4.5 (93 reviews)
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 lb beef chuck roast, 1-inch cubes
- 3 dried New Mexico chiles, stemmed
- 2 dried guajillo chiles
- 1 chipotle chile in adobo
- 1 yellow onion, quartered
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup water
Seasonings & Flavor Boosters
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
Optional Toppings
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Warm corn tortillas
Instructions
How to Make Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Recipe Gluten Free Stew
- Step 1 (Chile Paste): Stem chiles, shake seeds. Boil 2 cups water, cover 10 min until soft.
- Step 2 (Blend): Drain chiles, blend with onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, 1 cup water until smooth.
- Step 3 (Dump): Add beef to slow cooker, pour chile sauce, bay leaf, cinnamon.
- Step 4 (Cook): Low 8 hr or High 4 hr until beef shreds.
FAQs
Can I make Slow Cooker Chile Colorado Recipe Gluten Free Stew ahead of time?
Yes, blend sauce and cube beef night before; dump morning of.
What's the best substitute for dried chiles?
Ancho + chipotle powder 2 tsp each.
How do I store leftovers?
Fridge 4 days, freezer 3 months flat bag.
Why did my beef turn out dry?
Chuck needs low 8 hr; high 4 hr can dry leaner cuts.