Taco Pasta Insta-Pot Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pound of ground beef

1 small onion, diced

2 tsp. minced garlic

16 oz pasta noodles (I used medium shells)

16 oz jar of salsa

Homemade taco seasoning (see recipe below) OR 1 packet of store bought taco seasoning

4 C. chicken broth

2 C. shredded cheddar cheese

Salt & pepper to taste

Taco Seasoning Recipe:

1 tbsp. chili powder

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. onion powder

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp. oregano

1/2 tsp. paprika

1 1/2 tsp. cumin

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

Directions:

Add the ground beef, diced onion and minced garlic to the instant pot insert.

Press saute and brown the meat (IF the mixture sticks, add a little bit of olive oil)

Once the meat is cooked through, add in the homemade taco seasoning.

Drain the grease from the meat if needed.

Add in the chicken broth, salsa and noodles and stir to combine the ingredients.

Place the lid on the instant pot and seal it shut.

Press manual and set the time to 5 minutes keeping the vent closed.

Once the cycle ends carefully vent the instant pot.

Once the instant pot is done venting carefully remove the lid.

Stir in the 2 cups of shredded cheese until melted and serve immediately.

Garnish with salsa, sour cream, shredded cheese and other taco garnishes.

PIN FOR LATER

*Makes approximately 6 servings.

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