Best Instant Pot Taco Bowls Recipes

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INSTANT POT® TACO BOWLS



Instant Pot® Taco Bowls image

Pressure cooking beef stew meat with taco seasoning allows for tender chunks of beef which can be used for taco bowls. It makes enough for a week of prepped lunches. Garnish with salsa, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro before serving.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds beef stew meat
½ onion, sliced
⅓ cup taco seasoning mix (such as Savory Spice®)
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 ½ cups water
1 (10 ounce) bag yellow rice (such as Vigo®)
1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, drained, or to taste
1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels, drained, or to taste
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil. Add beef and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add onion, taco seasoning, 1/4 cup water, and garlic salt. Stir to combine.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Meanwhile, bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Cover saucepan tightly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  • Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
  • Divide beef and rice among 6 reusable containers. Top with equal amounts of black beans, corn, and Cheddar cheese. Cover and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68 g, Cholesterol 122.7 mg, Fat 38.2 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 44.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.8 g, Sodium 2577.5 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

INSTANT POT® PORK CARNITAS TACO BOWLS WITH PICKLED ONIONS



Instant Pot® Pork Carnitas Taco Bowls with Pickled Onions image

Craving an authentic carnitas taco, but don't have time to slow-cook pork all day? Thanks to the Instant Pot® and just the right kind of seasoning, juicy and tender pork shoulder can be made in a snap. These tasty bowls are topped with Cotija cheese, tangy quick-pickled red onions, avocado, cilantro and a delicious tomatillo sauce.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 1/2 lb boneless pork shoulder, trimmed and cut in 4 pieces
1 cup chopped yellow onions
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup tomatillo salsa
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ pork carnitas slow cooker seasoning mix
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 cup water
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 large red onion, thinly sliced
2 packages Old El Paso™ soft flour tortilla bowls (16 total)
1 cup tomatillo salsa
1 cup crumbled Cotija cheese
2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • On 6-quart Instant Pot®, select SAUTE; adjust to normal. Heat oil in insert. Add pork; sear 3 to 5 minutes on all sides until browned. Add yellow onions and garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened. Select CANCEL; stir in 3/4 cup tomatillo salsa and seasoning mix.
  • Secure lid; set pressure valve to SEALING. Select MANUAL; cook on high pressure 90 minutes. Select CANCEL. Keep pressure valve in SEALING position to release pressure naturally.
  • Transfer pork to cutting board; shred with two forks. Reserve 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Discard remaining cooking liquid. Return pork, reserved cooking liquid and lime juice to the insert. Stir to combine.
  • Meanwhile, beat water, vinegar, sugar and salt in medium bowl with whisk until sugar and salt dissolve. Add red onion; toss to coat. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Drain before using.
  • Heat tortilla bowls as directed on package. Using slotted spoon or tongs, lift pork out of cooking liquid; divide among tortilla bowls. Top with remaining tomatillo salsa, pickled onions, Cotija cheese, avocados and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Taco Bowl, Sodium 650 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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