INSTANT POT BEEF ENCHILADA SOUP

Instant Pot Beef Enchilada Soup image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb beef stew meat, trimmed
2-3 tablespoons all purpose seasoning
1 tablespoon chili powder
1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, chopped (I used red & yellow)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 small can green chilis, chopped
1 1/2 cups Homemade Enchilada Sauce or a 15 oz can of red enchilada sauce
1 cup beef stock or broth
3-4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 - 3/4 cup shredded mexican blend cheese, or your favorite shredded cheese
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Sour Cream
Lime juice
Additional cheese
Tortilla chips

Steps:

Trim meat of any excess fat
Season with all purpose seasoning and chili powder, making sure to coat evenly
Pour olive oil into insert of Instant Pot (IP)
Set IP to sauté and let heat up for about 1-2 minutes
Add in meat and sear on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side
Once meat is browned add in onion, bell pepper and garlic
Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes or until onions begin to soften
Stir in [Homemade Enchilada Sauce|http://sparklesnsprouts.com/2016/12/07/homemade-is-so-much-better/ ]and beef stock
Turn IP off and lock lid into place
Set IP to Press Cooking setting and the timer to 35 minutes
Let pressure naturally release for 5 minutes and then quick release
Shred any large chinks of meat as necessary
Return setting to sauté
Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheese until cheese is melted
Serve immediately with any toppings you prefer
ENJOY!