Instant Pot Caldillo

Treat your family to this Instant Pot caldillo, a hearty Mexican stew made with beef, russet potatoes, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and spices.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 370 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
• 4 russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 (8 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained (such as Hatch®)
• 1 teaspoon dried chipotle chile powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Return beef to the pot. Stir in beef broth, potatoes, diced tomatoes, green chiles, oregano, garlic, cumin, chipotle chile powder, chili powder, and black 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.