Instant Pot Tacos Food

INSTANT POT TACO MEAT

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot on and press the Saute function key. Add the olive oil, onions and chili and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring a few times, until softened and golden brown.
• Add the beef and garlic and cook for 2 minutes, stirring and breaking the clumps of ground beef with a spatula.
• Add the water and stir through the beef, making sure to scrape the bits off the bottom. Water will help to deglaze the bottom and anything that might be stuck, which will prevent the possibility of BURN error.
• Press Cancel to stop the Saute process. Add the tomato sauce on top and spread it evenly with a spoon. DO NOT stir the sauce into the meat but rather layer it. Sometimes, the new models of IP can be very sensitive to burning high-sugar ingredients such as tomato sauces, so for this recipe, it's best to leave it at the top of the meat.
• Set to Manual/Pressure Cook on HIGH pressure for 10 minutes. After 3 beeps, the Instant Pot will start to build up the pressure. This will take about 5-10 minutes.
• Once the timer goes off, allow 5-10 minutes for natural pressure release and then point the top valve to Venting to do a quick release. Open the lid and stir the sauce through. At this stage, it will have a lot of liquid from the meat juices, so we will use the Saute function again to thicken the sauce.
• Press the Saute and cook the beef for 7-10 minutes, stirring frequently. This will allow the liquid to evaporate and the sauce to thicken to you preferred consistency.
• Cool down before storing in the fridge or freezer.

EASY INSTANT POT TACO MEAT

Steps:

• Place the ground beef (raw) in the Instant pot.
• Pour the salsa on top and sprinkle with the taco seasoning.
• Pour the water around the beef.
• Add the lid and set the valve to sealing.
• Set the pressure for 15 minutes.
• Do a quick release to release the pressure. Then use a spoon to break up the taco meat.
• If the mixture is too watery, switch the instant pot to the sauté setting and cook off the excess liquid.
• Serve in your favorite type of tortillas with taco toppings and enjoy!

GROUND BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• Select the high Sauté setting on the Instant Pot and heat the avocado oil. Add half of the onion and all of the garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes, until the onion is slightly softened. Add the ground beef and sauté for about 3 minutes more, using a spoon or spatula to break up the meat as it cooks. Stir in the chili powder, cumin, oregano, beef broth, and 1 teaspoon salt. It's fine if some pink remains; the beef does not have to be fully cooked at this point.
• Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Press the Cancel button to reset the cooking program, then select the Pressure Cook or Manual setting and set the cooking time for 10 minutes at high pressure. (The pot will take about 10 minutes to come up to pressure before the cooking program begins.)
• When the cooking program ends, you can either perform a quick pressure release by moving the Pressure Release to Venting, or you can let the pressure release naturally and leave the pot on the Keep Warm setting for up to 10 hours.
• Open the pot and give the meat a stir. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if needed.
• Using a slotted spoon, spoon the meat onto tortillas or into taco shells. Top with lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, cilantro, and the remaining onion. Serve immediately.
• Combine the beef bones, celery, carrots, onion, salt, peppercorns, and bay leaf in the Instant Pot. Pour in the water, making sure the pot is no more than two-thirds full.
• Secure the lid and set the Pressure Release to Sealing. Select the Soup/Broth setting and set the cooking time for 120 minutes at high pressure. (The pot will take about 30 minutes to come up to pressure before the cooking program begins.)
• When the cooking program ends, let the pressure release naturally; this will take about 45 minutes.
• Place a wire-mesh strainer over a large heat-safe bowl or pitcher.
• Open the pot and, wearing heat-resistant mitts, lift out the inner pot and pour the broth into the strainer. Discard the bones and vegetables. You can pick the meat off the bones if you like, but it will have given up most of its flavor to the broth. Pour the broth into a fat separator to remove the fat, or chill the broth in the refrigerator until the fat solidifies on top, then scoop off the fat from the surface with a large spoon. Let the broth cool to room temperature. (To speed the cooling process, set the bowl in a larger bowl containing an ice bath.)
• The broth can be used right away, stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or frozen for up to 6 months.

INSTANT POT® TACOS AL PASTOR

Steps:

• Place pork in a large lidded container. Combine pineapple juice, vinegar, orange juice, lime juice, onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and sazon in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour sauce over the pork and make sure all chunks of meat are covered. Seal the container and marinate for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add vegetable oil and heat until hot. Add chunks of marinated pork and brown on all sides, reserving extra sauce, about 5 minutes. You may need to work in batches depending on the size of your Instant Pot®. Turn off Saute mode and pour reserved sauce over the pork. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure first using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure using the manufacturer's quick release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Remove the pork chunks from the pot using tongs or a slotted spoon, and place them on the baking sheet. Reserve the sauce in the Instant Pot® for now.
• Use forks to coarsely shred the pork, removing and discarding any excess fatty chunks. Spread meat out evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Add pineapple chunks to the baking sheet with the meat, then place the baking sheet under the broiler. Broil until the tips of the meat and pineapple are beginning to get a little brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven.
• Use a spoon to drizzle the reserved sauce from the Instant Pot® over the meat to moisten it and add some more of the marinade flavor.
• Create tacos by portioning the pork and pineapple chunks on flour tortillas. Add chopped red onion, pico de gallo salsa, avocado, and cilantro. Garnish with lime wedges.

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN TACOS

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, picante sauce, green chiles, and lime juice in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Add chicken and sprinkle taco seasoning mix over the chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the quick release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Select the keep warm setting. Transfer chicken to a cutting board and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Shred chicken and return back to the pot for 3 minutes or until heated through.