Instant Pot Ground Beef Tacos
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
35 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Ground Beef Tacos
Description
This recipe uses an Instant Pot to cook frozen ground beef with broth, garlic, onion, green chiles, and a blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, and cumin. Cooking under high pressure for 20 minutes tenderizes the beef and melds flavors efficiently. After pressure cooking, the meat simmers to thicken the sauce while being crumbled, creating a rich yet moist taco filling.
The spices provide a balanced warmth complemented by the mild heat and slight tang from the diced green chiles. The preparation is straightforward, starting from frozen beef, making it convenient for quick meals. Serving suggestions include flour or corn tortillas, or crispy shells, garnished with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, red onion, and shredded cheese for classic taco presentation.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup beef broth
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ onion diced, small
- 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles diced
- 2 (1-pound) packages ground beef frozen
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- ¾ teaspoon cumin
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
For Serving
- flour tortilla or corn tortilla or crispy taco shells
- lettuce shredded
- diced tomato
- red onion diced
- Mexican blend cheese shredded
Instructions
- Add beef broth to a 6-qt Instant Pot®; whisk in cornstarch.
- Stir in garlic, onion and green chiles. Gently place frozen ground beef on top; slightly overlapping.
- In a small bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, oregano, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; sprinkle over frozen ground beef.
- Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 20 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Select high sauté setting. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 5-6minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks.
- Serve immediately in tortillas or shells with desired toppings.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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