Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, peeled and diced
- 1 large poblano pepper, cored and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 4 cups vegetable stock (or beef or chicken stock)
- 2 cups (16 ounces) salsa verde, homemade or store-bought
- 1 ¼ pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 ¼ pounds steak, diced into ½-inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings: diced avocado, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, sour cream, shredded cheese, and crumbled tortilla chips.
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions:
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Sauté Vegetables: Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high. Add onion and poblano pepper. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
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Build the Soup: Stir in stock, salsa verde, potatoes, steak, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
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Simmer Until Tender: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20–30 minutes, until steak and potatoes are tender.
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Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings of your choice.
Instant Pot Instructions:
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Sauté Aromatics: Press “Sauté” and heat oil. Add onion and poblano. Cook 5–6 minutes, stirring, until soft. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute. Press “Cancel.”
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Add Ingredients: Stir in stock, salsa verde, potatoes, steak, cumin, salt, and pepper. Close the lid securely and set vent to “Sealing.”
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Pressure Cook: Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes, then quick release. Open lid carefully.
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Season and Serve: Adjust seasonings and serve warm with toppings.
Slow Cooker Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients (except oil) into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
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Cook Low and Slow: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until steak is tender.
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Finish with Flavor: Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve hot with toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes (stovetop) / 20 minutes (Instant Pot) / 4–8 hours (slow cooker)