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David Murphy

Instant Pot Taco Pasta

This taco pasta dish made in the Instant Pot easy great Taco Tuesday Alternative, and makes an easy one pot meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 8 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 -8
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Entree

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 85-90% lean
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup mild salsa homemade or store-bought
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 12 ounces uncooked medium pasta shells
  • 6 ounces cheddar cheese about 1 ½ cups shredded
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves chopped

Instructions
 

  1. Press on the SAUTE button, and brown the beef breaking it up as you go until it's all brown.
  2. Add the diced onion, and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Switch off the SAUTE setting.
  3. Season with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Then add tomato sauce, salsa, and pour in the stock.
  4. Add the pasta over the ground beef, and with a spatula push it in the liquid so it's all covered. If necessary add a little bit of water to cover it.
  5. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and set the valve on SEALING locked position. Press on PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL on high for 4 minutes.
  6. Allow the Instant Pot to come to pressure, and cook. Once the cooking has finished, quickly release the steam.
  7. Give the pasta a quick stir, then stir in the heavy cream and cheese until the cheese has melted. Serve warm.

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