Debs Caldillo Mexican Ground Beef Stew Recipes

DEB'S CALDILLO (MEXICAN GROUND BEEF STEW)

Steps:

• In a deep pot, crumble and brown beef with onion, garlic, cumin, and bacon grease.
• Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and chili powder; mix together well.
• Add all canned ingredients and stir well.
• Stir in vinegar to desired tartness.
• Add potatoes.
• Simmer on medium low heat for about 1 hour or until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Serve topped with grated cheese and jalapeños, with warm tortillas on the side.

INSTANT POT® CALDILLO

Steps:

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

CALDILLO (NEW MEXICAN GREEN CHILE STEW)

Steps:

• Cube meat, sprinkle with salt and fry until brown in oil.
• Add potatoes to browned meat together with onion, garlic, salt, chili and enough water to cover.
• Continue to add water if necessary.
• It will have a soupy consistency.

MEXICAN BEEF STEW (CAMPBELLS)

Steps:

• Cook beef, onion and garlic in skillet until browned. Pour off excess fat.
• Add the soups, water, chilli powder, and potatoes.
• Heat to a boil, then cover and cook for about 15 min, until potatoes are tender.
• Add corn & heat for a few more minute.
• Top with cheese & sour cream.

CALDILLO -- SOUTH OF THE BORDER STEW

Steps:

• Sauté the beef and onions in the bacon drippings.
• Add tomatoes, sliced green chilies, stocks and seasonings.
• Cook over low heat until meat is tender (about two hours).
• Add cubed potatoes and carrots during last 30 minutes.

CALDO DE RES (MEXICAN STYLE BEEF SOUP)

Steps:

• 1. Generally, caldo is made with large chunks of meat & veggies. So when cutting veggies, cut them a little larger than you might normally for a regular soup or stew. (I do not recommend adding salt or pepper until just before serving.)
• 2. Put your beef shank and cooking oil in a large cooking pot with a lid. Brown the shank on both sides. If using another cut of beef, like a shoulder roast, cut the meat into chunks or use stew meat. Add broth & veggies except for cilantro, squash & cabbage. Simmer an hour or more. If using shank, remove whole shanks and cut meat into pieces. May leave the shank bones in the caldo to be discarded when served.
• 3. If you think the broth needs to be more flavorful or beefy, add granulated beef bullion as needed. Don't be afraid to add a bit more! This gives the caldo a richer flavor. The broth should be rich and beefy.
• 4. About a half an hour before serving, add a little water if necessary. Sometimes it cooks down a little. Toss in the squash, cabbage and chopped cilantro, stir and cover, stirring occasionally.
• 5. Simmer another 30 minutes, stir and serve in large serving bowls. Many kinds of Mexican soups and stews are served with wedges of fresh lime and with hot tortillas. Corn tortillas go well with beef caldo.
• 6. This is one of those wonderful recipes that tasted even better the second or third day, so refrigerate any leftovers. You could also freeze for later use. But after freezing, some of the veggies won't hold up well, but will still be delicious!

MEXICAN GROUND BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Stew: cook beef.
• add all ingredients to large pot.
• simmer on low for 2 hours.
• serve in individual bowls with cheese and tortilla strips on top.
• Tortilla strips: slice tortillas in thin strips and fry in oil.