New Mexico Green Chile Brisket Stew

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 140 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This New Mexico green chile brisket stew recipe simmers beef brisket in with pinto beans, carrots, celery, spices, and herbs. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

2 1/4 pounds beef brisket
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon herbes de Provence, crumbled
1 pinch ground red chile pepper
1/4 cup masa harina
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 cup sliced carrots
1 cup sliced celery
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 cup dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and diced
1 cup chopped green chile peppers
1 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Directions

1 Cut brisket in half to fit the multi-functional pressure cooker; place halves on a large plate or sheet of waxed paper. Season both sides of brisket halves with chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cumin, black pepper, herbes de Provence, and red chile pepper; dredge in masa harina, reserving any that falls off.
2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add oil until hot; add brisket and brown both sides of each half, about 7 minutes. Transfer brisket halves to a plate. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
3 Add chicken broth and beans to the cooker; add any reserved masa and 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.
4 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
5 Remove brisket from the pressure cooker; set aside. Add potatoes, tomatoes, green chiles, and water to the cooker. 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.
6 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Add up to 1 cup more water if too thick. Return brisket to the cooker; add garlic salt.
7 Cook on low heat until warmed through, up to 1 hour.