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Hard-shell tacos filled with Instant-Pot taco meat, shredded cheese, lettuce, and diced tomatoes.

Instant-Pot Taco Meat

Christie Matherne Profile PictureChristie Matherne
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Time To Come To Pressure: 8 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 5
Calories 244 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups water divided
  • 1 pound ground beef frozen or thawed
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup tomato sauce

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). It will take about 7-8 minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.
    Instant-Pot Taco Meat with ground beef on a trivet.
  • After cooking, perform a quick release of pressure. Transfer the beef to a bowl and remove the trivet, then clean the pot with soap and water.
    Ground beef in a stainless steel pot for taco filling preparation.
  • Dry the pot and return it to the base, add the beef, and use the "sauté" function to brown the meat while breaking it apart.
  • Stir in the spices, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, and additional ½ cup water, and continue to sauté until the meat is cooked and liquid is reduced.
    Ground beef with spices for tacos in a stainless steel pot.
  • Serve the taco meat with your choice of tortillas or taco shells, along with your preferred taco toppings.
    Three hard-shell Instant-Pot taco meat tacos with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, lime, and jalapeños.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 324mgFiber: 1g
Keyword instant pot frozen ground beef, instant pot taco meat, instant pot tacos
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