How to Make Instant Pot Mexican Beef Taco Filling - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy recipe for taco night, then you've come to the right place. This Instant Pot Mexican Beef Taco Filling is the perfect way to satisfy your craving for flavorful, tender, and juicy beef. With the help of your Instant Pot, you can have this mouthwatering taco filling ready in no time. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ pound bacon, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
  • ½ pound beef sirloin, cut into small pieces
  • ½ pound carne molida (finely chopped beef)
  • 1 white onion, shaved into slivers
  • 2 (1.41 ounce) packages sazon seasoning with cilantro and achiote (such as Goya®), divided
  • 2 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add bacon, beef sirloin, carne molida, and onion. Saute in the hot cooker for 10 minutes. Add 1 packet sazon; stir to combine. Hit Cancel. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 25 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Add Roma tomatoes and jalapeno pepper to the cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
  • Remove tomato skins carefully and crush tomatoes. Add remaining packet sazon, chili powder, and cumin; mix.
  • Nutrition

    152 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 50mg
    • Sodium: 2185mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 267mg