Description
A hearty, flavorful, and creamy pasta dish made with ground beef, taco seasoning, and cheese, all cooked in your Instant Pot for a quick and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
- Ground beef – 1 lb (450g)
- Taco seasoning – 1 packet (about 1 ounce, or 2 tablespoons)
- Onion – 1 medium, chopped
- Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
- Pasta (elbow macaroni or small pasta) – 2 cups (about 8 oz)
- Beef broth – 2 cups (480ml)
- Salsa – 1 cup (240ml)
- Cream cheese – 4 oz (115g)
- Shredded cheddar cheese – 1 1/2 cups (about 6 oz, or 170g)
Instructions
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Brown the Ground Beef: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Brown the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add chopped onion and garlic, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the Seasonings and Liquid: Sprinkle in taco seasoning, stirring to coat the beef. Pour in beef broth and salsa, scraping the pot to lift any browned bits.
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Add the Pasta: Add uncooked pasta, ensuring it’s submerged in the liquid (don’t stir). Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. Quick-release the pressure once done.
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Stir in the Cream Cheese and Cheese: Open the lid, stir in cream cheese until smooth, then add shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until fully melted.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try stirring in a tablespoon of sour cream after cooking.
- To spice it up, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Don’t skip scraping the bottom of the pot after adding the broth for maximum flavor!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg