New Mexico Green Chile Brisket Stew

Cooked in an Instant Pot® electric pressure cooker, this stew takes on the wonderful flavors of the Southwest and is ready in little time to make a hearty, satisfying, comfort-food meal. Garnish with sprigs of fresh cilantro, if desired.

Step: 1

Cut brisket in half to fit the pressure cooker. Place brisket on a large plate or sheet of waxed paper. Season both sides of each piece with chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, herbes de Provence, and red chile pepper. Dredge brisket pieces in

Step: 2

; reserve any masa that falls off.

Step: 3

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil; when hot, add brisket to the pot and brown both sides of each piece, about 7 minutes. Transfer brisket to a plate. Add carrots, celery, and onion; saute until slightly softened, about 5 minutes more.

Step: 4

Pour chicken broth and beans into the pressure cooker. Add any reserved masa and the browned brisket. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step: 5

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

Step: 6

Remove brisket from the pressure cooker and set aside. Add potatoes, tomatoes, green chiles, and water to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. Trim excess fat from brisket and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Step: 7

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Add up to an additional cup of water if stew is too thick. Add brisket back to the pot. Add garlic salt.

Step: 8

Cook the stew on low heat until warmed through, up to 1 hour.

Per Serving: 270 calories; protein 19.3g; carbohydrates 35.5g; fat 5.9g; cholesterol 26.8mg; sodium 1184.9mg.

The name of “stew” can refer to both a dish and a make dishes method. Stewing makes not fast cooking piece of meat, vegetables or beans in a tastefull liquid . It’s same as to braising, but it does have a few piece of differences. The raw animal vested is chopped into few of pieces instead of being cooked all of it , and the water based material all of it covers the essential in a stew as compared to a braise’s halfway all of it . When meat or vegetables are cooked using this method, the resulting dish is called stew.

Stew has a perception for being a rib-sticking meal that warms you up on a cold , winter day. It’s true ; a bowl of old menu of beef stew does have warming properties , but stew’s comfort factor more than a way beyond preserving you from the cold . It’s all about those soft and chunks of meat and vegetables, swimming in a thick, ultra-rich gravy. The way they come together make the ultimate comfort food, no matter the weather.