When you ask someone why they don't use a pressure cooker, one of the most common replies is something to the effect of: I'm really not into being killed by an exploding stew. The marvels of pressurized heat are actually very simple!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2.5 pounds beef chuck , cut into 1-inch cubes
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 onion , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , chopped
- 2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 2 teaspoons Spanish paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons chipotle chile powder
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 , 10 ounce
- 1.25 cups water
- 0.13 cups ground corn chips , Optional
- 0.13 cups chopped fresh cilantro
- 0.13 cups chopped green onions
Instructions
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1
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef generously with salt and black pepper; place meat in the skillet and cook until brown on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer to plate and set aside.
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Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-low heat in the pot of a pressure cooker. Stir onion and garlic into pot; cook until almost translucent, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in ancho chile powder, paprika, cumin, black pepper, chipotle chile powder, cayenne pepper, and oregano; cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add diced tomatoes, beef, and water; stir to combine.
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3
Lock the lid of your pressure cooker. Increase heat to high and bring to full pressure. Reduce heat to low to maintain pressure; cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes. Ensure that pressure is fully released and remove the lid.
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4
Return uncovered pressure cooker to burner over high heat. Stir in corn chips and bring to a boil; cook for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro and green onion.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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