Recipes Featuring Ancho Chile Powder
View all 6Coffee-Braised Short Ribs with Ancho Chile
Relish the deep, caramelized flavor of seared short ribs braised in a fragrant sauce of coffee, ancho chile, and aromatic vegetables.
Dry-Rubbed Flank Steak with Grilled Corn Salsa
This spicy and sweet powerhouse seasoning blend packs layers of flavor onto grilled flank steak.
Fish Tacos
Tacos have been part of Mexico's culinary heritage for well over a hundred years. These folded tortillas can be stuffed with any number of fillings—with each Mexican state claiming stake to their own. Fish tacos are said to come from Baja California, Mexico's northernmost state. While the original fish taco was made with deep-fried fish, this recipe—made with sautéed fish—is a delicious and fresh version. This recipe is easily doubled, which makes it a great dish to make when entertaining a crowd.
Cilantro-Lime Chicken Fajitas with Grilled Onions
Tender chicken fajitas seasoned with a vibrant cilantro-lime marinade, grilled alongside colorful peppers and onions. Serve with warm tortillas for a delicious Tex-Mex meal.
Coffee-Braised Short Ribs with Ancho Chile
Relish each step of preparing coffee- and chile-braised short ribs: Searing a brown crust on the ribs before they bake adds a deep caramelized flavor; sautéing the aromatics (onions, peppers, garlic) in the drippings makes the sauce base really fragrant.
Southwestern Barbecued Brisket with Ancho Chile Sauce
This Southwestern-style brisket gets its flavor from ancho chile powder. Serve it with coleslaw and black beans for a complete meal, or use the leftovers to make delicious sandwiches.