Instant Pot Taco Meat
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Taco Meat
Description
This recipe uses lean ground beef browned in the Instant Pot using the sauté function, coated with taco seasoning and chunky salsa, then pressure cooked on manual high for 10 minutes. After cooking, the pressure is released, and the meat is ready to serve. Draining excess liquid is optional depending on preference.
The combination of salsa and taco seasoning infuses the beef with layered spiced and tangy flavors, while pressure cooking tenderizes the meat and melds the seasonings. This method saves time compared to stovetop simmering.
Instant Pot Taco Meat can be served in tacos, burritos, or as a topping for salads and nachos. Lean beef provides a substantial protein base, but ground chicken or turkey can substitute for variation.
Leftover cooked taco meat freezes well, making it practical for meal prepping or quickly assembling future meals.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- 16 ounces salsa chunky
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Instructions
- Add ground beef to instant pot or other pressure cooker and set to the "saute" function. Brown for 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle meat with taco seasoning and add salsa, stir to coat.
- Set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Release pressure valve and you are ready to serve!
- Drain, if necessary or use a slotted spoon to remove meat.
- Let us know if you’ve tried this recipe and how it was!
Notes
- Cooked taco meat freezes well for future use.
- Ground chicken or turkey can be substituted for ground beef.
- Slow cooker instructions are also applicable for this taco meat preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 525mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 554mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 331IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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