26 Easy Dinner Recipes
23. Instant Pot Tacos
Making tacos in an Instant Pot is a game-changer for busy weeknights. Your family will love these tender, flavorful tacos that come together with minimal effort. The pressure cooking method breaks down tough meat fibers quickly, creating juicy, melt-in-your-mouth fillings that taste like they’ve been cooking all day.
These Instant Pot tacos are perfect when you need dinner on the table fast, but don’t want to sacrifice flavor. You can use ground beef, chicken, or even frozen meat—the Instant Pot handles it all with ease. The results are so tasty that taco night might become a weekly tradition in your home.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes (including pressure release)
Total time: 35 minutes
Serving Size
- Serves 4-6 people
- Makes approximately 12 tacos
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (can be frozen) or protein of choice
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2-3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water or broth
- Taco shells or tortillas
- Toppings: cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream
Preparation
- Set Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the meat with onions.
- Add garlic and spices, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add water or broth, then close the lid and set to high pressure for 8 minutes (15 if the meat is frozen).
- Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quickly release.
- Drain excess liquid, if needed, and serve in taco shells with your favorite toppings.
Nutritional Info
Each serving (2 tacos with standard toppings, approx. 250g) provides about:
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Protein: 25 g
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Calcium: 150 mg
- Iron: 3 mg
(Nutritional values may vary depending on shell type and toppings. Using leaner meat or low-fat toppings can reduce fat content.)
