Description
Caldillo is the ultimate comfort food. This authentic Mexican stew features beef and potatoes covered in a rich green sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cups salsa verde
- 16 oz roasted poblano peppers
- 4 cups beef broth
- ½ tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- Cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the oil in a large stock pot.
- Step 2: Season the beef with salt, pepper, and cumin.
- Step 3: Sear the beef in batches, making sure not to over crowd the pot.
- Step 4: Add the onions and garlic to the meat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Step 5: Add the flour and cook for another minute.
- Step 6: Add the potatoes, salsa verde, poblanos, and broth.
- Step 7: Stir in 1/2 tbsp cumin, oregano and salt.
- Step 8: Let it simmer on medium for 35 minutes.
- Step 9: Serve with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
For a soupier consistency, add 1 more cup of broth 5 minutes before finishing or omit the flour. Flour can be substituted with a slurry of 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stewing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 2315 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg
Keywords: Mexican beef stew, Caldillo, green sauce, comfort food