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Instant Pot Taco Meat

Instant Pot Taco Meat

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5 servings
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 lb. ground beef frozen or thawed
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Place 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot and insert the metal trivet.
  • Position the ground beef on the trivet, seal the lid, and set to high pressure for 20 minutes (frozen) or 15 minutes (thawed).
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  • After cooking, perform a quick release of pressure and remove the beef and trivet, then clean the pot.
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  • Return the pot to the base, add the beef, and use the saute function to brown the meat while breaking it apart.
  • Stir in the spices, tomato sauce, and additional 1/2 cup water, and continue to saute until the meat is cooked and liquid is reduced.
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  • Serve the taco meat with your choice of tortillas or taco shells and preferred toppings.
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Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 324mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 589IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 3mg
Keyword instant pot frozen ground beef, instant pot taco meat, instant pot tacos
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