Instant Pot® Caldillo

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

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

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.