Instant Pot® Caldillo

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Caldillo is a Mexican stew that is filled with beef, potatoes, and green chiles. Works great in the Instant Pot®.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat

  • 1 onion, diced

  • 4 cups beef broth

  • 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • 1 (8 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained (such as Hatch®)

  • 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 2 teaspoons cumin

  • 1 teaspoon dried chipotle chile powder

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil and sear beef cubes until browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Remove browned beef from the pot and set aside. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function.

  2. Return beef to the pot with onions. Mix in beef broth, potatoes, diced tomatoes, green chiles, oregano, garlic, cumin, chipotle chile powder, chili powder, and pepper. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

370 Calories
19g Fat
25g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 370
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 920mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g 46%
Vitamin C 42mg 46%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 4mg 20%
Potassium 835mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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