Taco Pasta Instant Pot Recipe

  

With the addition of black beans, this instant pot taco pasta recipe packs a protein punch. It's a dish of toasty comfort food that's quick and easy to make and reminds me of my childhood.

 

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground beef or turkey

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 package taco seasoning

½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

2 cups low sodium chic stock

1 cup salsa

2 cups dried pasta

1 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed and drained

2 cups shredded cheese.

 

Set the Instant Pot to the saute setting. Combine the olive oil and ground beef in a mixing bowl.

Break up the meat as it browns with a wooden spoon or meat chopper. Turn off the Instant Pot when it is no longer pink (about 2-3 minutes).

Combine the onion powder, garlic powder, and taco seasoning in a mixing bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

To deglaze the bottom of the pot, add 1 cup of chicken broth.

Stir in the crushed red pepper to the meat.

Combine the dried pasta, salsa, and the remaining chicken broth in a mixing bowl. Stir to combine. Top with black beans. Close the Instant Pot lid, lock, and seal. Designated the Instant Pot to the Pressure Cook setting for 5 minutes.

Whenever the timer goes off, immediately release the pressure with an oven mitt or a kitchen towel. When the pressure valve drops, open the lid carefully away from your face.

Stir in the shredded cheese to warm and melt it.