Instant Pot Taco Casserole Recipes

INSTANT POT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE and add the oil. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the chicken, onion, and salt. Cook and stir, breaking up the chicken as you go, until the meat is no longer pink, about 7 minutes. Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper and black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
• Splash in the water and scrape up all of the stuck on bits of food. Make sure to get every bit off so that you avoid a burn warning. Pour in the diced tomatoes in their juices and salsa. Do not stir. Rinse the brown rice and drain (this will help prevent a "burn" warning). Add the brown rice and once again do not stir (again, we are trying to avoid the burn warning here). With the back of a spoon or a spatula, gently push the rice down and spread it evenly so that it is submerged in liquid.
• Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on high pressure (manual) for 20 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 20 minutes, and then vent to release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid and stir. At this point, the rice may still have a bit of liquid at the bottom, but it will continue to absorb as the casserole sits. Taste and adjust any seasonings as desired.
• Stir in 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top. Set the lid back on the Instant Pot (no need to seal; just make sure it is resting on top). Let rest 10 additional minutes to allow the cheese to melt and more of the liquid to absorb. Serve hot with any desired toppings.

INSTANT POT MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Turn your Instant Pot on sauté mode. Brown your beef.
• Once the meat is browned, pour in the enchilada sauce. Mix well until fully incorporated.
• Pour in 1 1/2 cups of cheese, and all of the sliced tortillas.
• Stir everything well at this point until completely incorporated.
• Pour in the remaining cheese, and add the lid to the Instant Pot. Close the valve.
• Cook on "High" for 3 minutes to melt the cheese. Release the pressure manually.
• Once done, serve with more olives, sour cream, and/or cilantro as garnish! Enjoy!

INSTANT POT TACO PASTA

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for high heat; cook beef until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Add taco seasoning; stir to combine. Add beef broth, tomato sauce and pasta., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust pressure to high and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure. Stir; top with cheese. Stand until cheese melts, about 1 minute. If desired, serve with toppings.

INSTANT POT TACO CASSEROLE

Steps:

• 1. Select saute on Instant pot. Cook ground beef until no longer pink. Select cancel on instant pot. Stir in the remaining ingredients except cheese.
• 2. Secure the lid on the instant pot and select manual and adjust the time to 7 minutes. Once the pot beeps done use quick release and carefully remove the cover.
• 3. Place cheese on top and replace the top but don't secure it and let it sit until cheese is melted.

INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF TACOS

Steps:

• In the pressure cooking pot, combine the water, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, dried onion, salt, cayenne pepper, paprika, sugar, and beef bouillon. Add the ground beef. Lock the lid in place.
• If the beef is not frozen, select High Pressure and set the cook time for 3 minutes. For frozen beef, select High Pressure and set the cook time for 5 minutes.
• When the cook time ends, use a quick pressure release. When the valve drops, carefully remove the lid and give everything a good stir. (Note that the ground beef will not be cooked through at this point.)
• Select Sauté and cook, stirring frequently, until the water evaporates and the beef is browned and crumbled, about 5 minutes.
• Serve as desired, wrapped in flour tortillas or crisp taco shells, with cheese, salsa, fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and guacamole.

MEXICAN GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE WITH RICE AND BEANS

Steps:

• Select SAUTÉ/Normal on the Instant Pot. When the pot is hot, add the ground beef and onions and break up as much as you can. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add ¼ cup of water and deglaze thoroughly, allowing the water to evaporate.
• Add taco seasoning, salt, and rice and mix thoroughly.
• Add 1 cup water. Scatter the tomatoes, peppers, and kidney beans on top of the rice and meat mixture. Do not stir.
• Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 4 minutes.
• When cook time is complete, let pot release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, use a quick release to depressurize.
• Stir and serve.