Instant Pot Mexican Beef Taco Filling

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This tasty Mexican taco filling is ready in no time and is easy to prepare with an Instant Pot! Assemble tacos with flour or corn tortillas, and top with avocado, Mexican crema, and queso fresco. Serve with rice and refried beans, if desired.

Submitted by thedailygourmet

Updated on February 17, 2023

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Additional Time:

35 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 40 mins

Servings:

6

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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

Directions

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.

Tips

You can use finely chopped beef instead of ground beef, if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

152	Calories
9g	Fat
1g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g	11%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 50mg	17%
Sodium 2185mg	95%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 16g	31%
Vitamin C 4mg	4%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 267mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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