Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Shells
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Shells
Description
This recipe starts by browning lean ground beef in the Instant Pot using the sauté function, then cooking diced onion and poblano pepper alongside garlic and a blend of chili powder, oregano, and cumin for seasoning. Beef stock, tomato sauce, salsa, and pasta shells are then added before cooking under pressure for 5 minutes.
After pressure cooking, the dish is finished by stirring in shredded sharp cheddar cheese and heavy cream until melted and creamy. Fresh cilantro is folded in just before serving to add brightness. The pasta shells cook until tender while absorbing the rich, spicy beef sauce.
This hearty, cheesy dish comes together quickly in the Instant Pot and is suited to serve as a filling main course. It can be served immediately, and pairs well with fresh toppings or a side salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- ½ onion diced, medium sweet
- 1 poblano pepper diced, small
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 tomato sauce 8-ounce can
- 1 cup mild salsa homemade or store-bought
- 12 ounces pasta shells medium
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese about 1 1/2 cups, shredded, extra-sharp
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
Instructions
- Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Heat olive oil; add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Add onion and poblano, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in beef stock, tomato sauce, salsa and pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Stir in cheese and heavy cream until cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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