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September 16, 2025
Instant Pot Caldillo Recipe
Instant Pot Caldillo represents Mexican stews filled with beef, potatoes, and green chiles that work perfectly in pressure cookers for traditional recipe adaptations. This modern approach maintains authentic caldillo characteristics while utilizing contemporary cooking technology for convenience. The pressure cooker method ensures tender beef and proper flavor integration.
Caldillo is a Mexican stew that is filled with beef, potatoes, and green chiles. This recipe 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
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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
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.
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.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 370 | Calories |
| 19g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
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| 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.
