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Instant Pot taco mince

This Instant Pot taco mince is packed with flavour. And it cooks in the Instant pot or pressure cooker in just 15 minutes. Perfect for your tacos, enchiladas or just serving with rice.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 large fresh tomatoes - see note 1
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • 1.6 lbs ground beef/ground lamb
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and chopped salad onion

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions
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  1. Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Then chop the capsicum and tomato into a fine dice.
  3. Pour the olive oil into the instant pot and add the ground beef/lamb, chopped onion, garlic and capsicum.
  4. Push the saute feature and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add in the chopped tomato and all the seasonings, stir well.
  6. Push the keep warm/cancel button.
  7. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, close the valve to "Seal" and push the manual button, then set the timer for 15 minutes.
  8. When the pot is done, do a quick pressure release and then use the saute feature to cook off the excess liquid.
  9. Serve garnished with fresh coriander/cilantro and chopped spring onion.
Pressure Cooker Instructions
  1. Peel and chop the onion and garlic.
  2. Then chop the capsicum and tomato into a fine dice.
  3. Pour the olive oil into the pressure cooker and add the ground beef/lamb, chopped onion, garlic and capsicum.
  4. Place over a medium heat and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add in the chopped tomato and all the seasonings, stir well.
  6. Lock the lid onto your pressure cooker and bring the cooker to high pressure.
  7. Reduce the heat to stabilise the pressure and then cook for 13 minutes.
  8. When the time is done, do a quick pressure release and then place over a medium heat and cook to evaporate off excess liquid.
  9. Serve garnished with fresh coriander/cilantro and chopped spring onion.

Notes

  • You can sub in a tin of chopped tomatoes for the fresh ones, but you will have to evaporate more liquid off at the end of pressure cooking.

Nutrition Information

Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 660mg (28%) Potassium 349mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 308IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 660mg 28%
Potassium 349mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 308IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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