Instant Pot Taco Meat
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
222 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Taco Meat
Description
This recipe for Instant Pot Taco Meat starts with placing raw lean ground beef in the Instant Pot. Salsa and taco seasoning are added along with water poured around the beef. The pressure cooker is sealed and set to cook high pressure for 15 minutes, then quickly released. The cooked meat is then broken apart and if needed, the sauté function is used to evaporate extra liquid for a thicker texture.
The method yields ground beef infused with the vibrant flavors of salsa and the seasoning blend, resulting in juicy yet well-seasoned taco meat. Cooking under pressure tenderizes the meat quickly and evenly.
This taco meat is ready to serve in your favorite tortillas with toppings such as cheese, lettuce, and sour cream. It can also be used in burritos, tacos bowls, or nachos.
If using frozen ground beef, increase the pressure cook time to 20 minutes with quick release. Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- 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!
Notes
- Frozen ground beef can be used; increase pressure cooking time to 20 minutes with quick release.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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