These Instant Pot Chile Colorado Beef Burritos are a family favorite! We love all the flavors combined and how quick it all comes together in the Instant Pot.
We like to serve these burritos with our Pico De Gallo, Homemade Guac Recipe and for the side dishes try serving our Refried Beans and Spanish Rice with this recipe!
You can also make this Chile Colorado Beef Burrito in the Slow Cooker!
What is Chile Colorado?
Chili Colorado (or Chile Colorado) is a Mexican dish that is made of a red sauce and tender piece of beef.
In Spanish, the word “colorado” means “colored red”, which might be a reason why it’s known by this name.
You can also use a New Mexican chile in this dish (also called a Colorado chile in Mexico), which might be another reason why this style of dish is called Chile Colorado.
If you want, you can serve the meat with sauce on rice on the side instead of wrapped in a tortilla – it’s delicious either way and very versatile.
Ingredients needed to make Instant Pot Chile Colorado Beef Burritos:
- 2 pounds cubed stew meat
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 19 ounces enchilada sauce (1 can)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 ounces diced green chiles (1 can)
- 2 Tablespoons chipotle pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 15 ounces refried beans (1 can)
- 8 burrito size flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese (any cheese will work)
- favorite burrito toppings (pico, guac, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese, cilantro, etc)
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How to make these Chile Colorado Beef Burritos:
Place beef in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Pour beef broth on top.
Place enchilada sauce, bouillon cubes, onion, green chiles, chipotle pepper sauce, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper on top of the meat in the Instant Pot and place the lid on top.Move the valve to SEALING and press the MANUAL (PRESSURE COOK) button. Set timer for 28 minutes.When the timer is done, let the pressure do a NATURAL RELEASE (it will take at least 15-20 minutes, but I even prefer to let the beef sit in there for a couple hours to make sure it is super tender).Remove lid and stir meat in the Instant Pot. The meat should be very tender and flake off when stirred.
Turn oven to broil setting.
On an oven-proof plate or baking pan, lay out a tortilla. Place about 1/2 cup of meat on tortilla (drain the meat by using a slotted spoon) and a spoonful or two of refried beans. Roll into a burrito.
Pour some of the remaining enchilada sauce from the Instant Pot over the burrito to cover it and top with cheese.
Broil until cheese is bubbly and metled, about 2-4 minutes.
Makes 6-8 burritos, depending on how full you make them.
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Other Instant Pot Beef Recipes:
- Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa (Chipotle Copycat Recipe)
- Instant Pot Beef and Rice Pilaf with Vegetables Recipe
- Instant Pot Beef Gyros Recipe
- Instant Pot Beef Tips and Gravy Recipe
- Instant Pot Chili Beef Burritos
Instant Pot Chile Colorado Beef Burritos Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cubed stew meat
- ½ cup beef broth
- 19 ounces enchilada sauce, (1 can)
- 2 beef bouillon cubes
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 ounces diced green chilies, (1 can)
- 2 Tablespoon chipotle pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 15 ounces refried beans, (1 can)
- 8 burrito size flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, (any cheese will work)
- favorite burrito toppings (pico, guac, shredded lettuce, cotija cheese, cilantro, etc)
Equipment
Instructions
- Place beef in the bottom of the Instant Pot. Pour beef broth on top.
- Place enchilada sauce, bouillon cubes, onion, green chiles, chipotle pepper sauce, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper on top of the meat in the Instant Pot and place the lid on top.
- Move the valve to SEALING and press the MANUAL (PRESSURE COOK) button. Set timer for 28 minutes.
- When the timer is done, let the pressure do a NATURAL RELEASE (it will take at least 15-20 minutes, but I even prefer to let the beef sit in there for a couple hours to make sure it is super tender).
- Remove lid and stir meat in the Instant Pot. The meat should be very tender and flake off when stirred.
- Turn oven to broil setting.
- On an oven-proof plate or baking pan, lay out a tortilla. Place about 1/2 cup of meat on tortilla (drain the meat by using a slotted spoon) and a spoonful or two of refried beans. Roll into a burrito.
- Pour some of the remaining enchilada sauce from the Instant Pot over the burrito to cover it and top with cheese.
- Broil until cheese is bubbly and melted, about 2-4 minutes.
- Makes 6-8 burritos, depending on how full you make them.
Notes
- The optional toppings not included in Nutritional Information.
Nutrition
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What do you mean by chipotle pepper sauce??
You can buy chipotle sauce in a can at the grocery store or there are recipes online to make your own.
I’m in heaven! I LOVE chili Colorado and this recipe is the best I’ve ever eaten. Mexican cuisine is my favorite food and I’m beyond thrilled that I’ve finally found this recipe and have shared it with all of my friends who love Mexican cuisine like I do! Thank you Six Sisters!
ps-keep the sauce for huevos, a veggie burrito with pinto, black, or refried beans, etc.
Debbie, we are so glad that you loved the recipe and shared it with friends!
This recipe is fantastic! I make it now once a month, sometimes more often. The taste is superb. I also leave on warm for several hours as suggested. One of few recipes that I have added to our dinner meal rotation.