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Instant pot Carne Asada Tacos Recipe

Instant Pot Street Tacos Recipe will impress the entire family with all the amazing flavor and tender beef. This recipe is so simple to make and the perfect meal idea for busy nights. The instant pot makes this recipe so quick that dinner can be thrown together in minutes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 422 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs flank steak (or you can use skirt steak)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion  (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 limes (juiced)
  • 1 bundle cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • mini corn tortillas

Instructions

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  1. Place the steak in the instant pot and rub the olive oil on both sides of the steak.
  2. Add half the onions to the pot. Save the rest of the onions in a small bowl for serving.
  3. Meanwhile seasong the steak with the seasonings and garlic.
  4. Pour the beef broth over the beef in the instant pot.
  5. Squeeze the juice of two fresh limes over the meat and onion mixture. 
  6. Lock the lead on and make sure the valve is set to sealing.
  7. Set the pressure to high pressure for 15 minutes.
  8. While the steak is cooking, melt the butter in another skillet or I used an electric skillet.
  9. Fry the mini corn tortillas in the melted butter for 1 minute until they are soft.
  10. Allow them to cool slightly.
  11. You will need 2 mini corn tortillas per taco.
  12. Once the cooking time if done on the instant pot, do a quick release to release the pressure from the instant pot. Shred the beef and stir to combine all the ingredients.
  13. Spoon the meat mixture on the tortillas.
  14. Top with cilantro, fresh onions and serve with limes.

Notes

  • *Refrigerate the leftovers in an air tight container for up to 5 days.  

Nutrition Information

Calories 422kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 50g (100%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 156mg (52%) Sodium 816mg (34%) Potassium 893mg (26%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 825IU (17%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 75mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 422

% Daily Value*

Calories 422kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 50g 100%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 156mg 52%
Sodium 816mg 34%
Potassium 893mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 825IU 17%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 75mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.