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Fresh homemade tacos with seasoned ground beef, fresh tomatoes, shredded cheese, and crisp lettuce on soft corn tortillas.

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.
    Ground beef inside a metal rack in a slow cooker, ready for cooking.
  • 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.
    Fresh beef taco boats with shredded cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, lime, and jalapeños on a white platter.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 324mgFiber: 1g
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