Instant Pot® Mexican Beef Taco Filling

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 152 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
• 2 Roma tomatoes
• 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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

Remove tomato skins carefully and crush tomatoes. Add remaining packet sazon, chili powder, and cumin; mix.