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A white bowl filled with instant pot taco meat and surrounded by crispy taco shells and a small dish of shredded cheese.
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Instant Pot Taco Meat Recipe

Instant pot taco meat is the easiest way to have taco night any time! This fast and flavorful recipe can easily be doubled with the same quick cook time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Additional Time20 minutes
Total Time43 minutes
Course: Main Dish Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Aileen Clark

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup 2 packets taco seasoning
  • 1 4-ounce can mild diced green chilies

Instructions

  • Press sauté on instant pot.
  • Add in oil, onion and beef.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until beef is mostly browned (a little pink is okay), about 5 minutes.
  • Turn instant pot off.
  • Drain any fat from pot.
  • Pour in beef broth and deglaze bottom of instant pot.
  • Mix in taco seasoning and green chilies.
  • Close lid and set pressure release valve to sealing.
  • Press manual or pressure cook button and set to 8 minutes.
  • Natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
  • Quick release remaining pressure.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 468mg | Sugar: 1g