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Instant Pot Taco Meat
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 cup salsa
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place the ground beef (raw) in the Instant pot.
- Pour the salsa on top and sprinkle with the taco seasoning.
- Pour the water around the beef.
- Add the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Set the pressure for 15 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the pressure. Then use a spoon to break up the taco meat.
- If the mixture is too watery, switch the instant pot to the sauté setting and cook off the excess liquid.
- Serve in your favorite type of tortillas with taco toppings and enjoy!
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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
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
% 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.