Instant Pot Taco Meat

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    222 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Instant Pot Taco Meat

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You must try making ground beef tacos in an instant pot. It is quick and easy to make pressure cooker taco meat that doesn't require browning first.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
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Instructions

  1. Place the ground beef (raw) in the Instant pot.
  2. Pour the salsa on top and sprinkle with the taco seasoning.
  3. Pour the water around the beef.
  4. Add the lid and set the valve to sealing.
  5. Set the pressure for 15 minutes.
  6. Do a quick release to release the pressure. Then use a spoon to break up the taco meat.
  7. If the mixture is too watery, switch the instant pot to the sauté setting and cook off the excess liquid.
  8. Serve in your favorite type of tortillas with taco toppings and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use frozen ground beef as well.  If you use frozen ground beef, set the pressure to 20 minutes with a quick release.  

Nutrition Information

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Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 94mg (31%) Sodium 508mg (21%) Potassium 647mg (18%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 325IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 94mg 31%
Sodium 508mg 21%
Potassium 647mg 14%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 325IU 7%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 4mg 22%

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

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