Instant Pot Caldillo
This hearty Instant Pot caldillo combines tender beef stew meat and potatoes in a rich beef broth flavored with fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, garlic, cumin, Mexican oregano, and chipotle chile powder. Warm and gently smoky with a satisfying chile-spiced depth, it makes a comforting dinner for a cool evening or a generous family meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Caldillo, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat oil; sear beef until cubes are 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.
- 2
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.
- 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Add the onion to the Pot; cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 5
Turn off the Sauté function.
- 6
Return the beef to the Pot; stir in the beef broth, potatoes, diced tomatoes, green chiles, oregano, garlic, cumin, chipotle chile powder, chili powder, and black pepper.
- 7
Close and lock the lid.
- 8
Select High pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 9
Release the pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
- 10
Unlock and remove the lid.
- Calories 392.84 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 12.74 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 52.13 g 19%
- Total Fat 15.69 g High 20%
- Saturated Fat 3.51 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 983.34 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 4.77 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 6.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.48 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 110.59 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 3.12 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 593.7 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 68.77 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 14.6 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Caldillo is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 392.84 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Caldillo made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Chipotle Powder. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Caldillo?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 392.84 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Caldillo easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Caldillo healthy?
- Instant Pot Caldillo has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 392.84 calories and 12.74 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 983.34 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.51 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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