Instant Pot Tacos Recipe

Difficulty: Easy
Makes: 6 servings
Nutritional Info per Serving (1 of 6): Calories 417, Total Fat 31 g, Saturated Fat 12 g, Carbohydrates 6 g, Dietary Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 27 g, Cholesterol 109 mg, Sodium 421 mg
Total Time: 50 minutes
Active Time: 20 minutes

Transform your favorite weekly dinner into a breeze with the Instant Potperfect for busy nights when frozen ground beef is all you have on hand. Get ready to savor effortless, flavorful tacos that will have everyone rushing to the table!

Ingredients

2 pounds lean ground beef, frozen
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Taco shells, warmed according to packaging directions
Variety of toppings such as sour cream, shredded Cheddar, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, sliced black olives, and hot sauce

Special Equipment

A 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot multi-cooker

Instructions

Pour 1 cup of water into a 6-quart Instant Pot and add the frozen ground beef. Secure the lid following the manufacturer's instructions. Set to pressure cook on high manual pressure for 10 minutes (see Cook's Note).
When the cooking cycle finishes, follow the manufacturer's guidelines for a quick release of pressure. Once all steam has dissipated, unlock and remove the lid carefully.
Switch the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Stir in the chopped onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, cornstarch, 1 tablespoon salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper until everything is well combined and the ground beef is broken apart. Let it cook until the mixture thickens and the onions soften, about 8 minutes.
Serve the beef mixture with warmed taco shells and your preferred toppings.

Note: Cooking settings can differ depending on the Instant Pot model. Always refer to the manufacturer's manual for best results.