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A serving of taco casserole on a black plate with a fork.
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Instant Pot Taco Casserole Recipe

A delicious taco casserole you can get on the dinner table fast.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 463kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot 6-quart or 8-quart

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1 lb. lean bround beef (or ground turkey)
  • 3 tbsp. taco seasoning
  • 16 oz. jar salsa (no sugar added)
  • 2 cups chicken broth (no sugar added)
  • 8 oz. shell pasta
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Gather and measure all needed ingredients.
    Ingredients for Instant Pot Taco Casserole in individual bowls on a white surface. Overhead focus.
  • Turn Instant Pot to sauté. Once the display reads HOT, add the olive oil and onions and peppers. Sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
    Browned meat and veggies in an Instant Pot.
  • Turn the Instant Pot Off/Cancel and stir in taco seasoning and broth. Pour the salsa in the center of the pot. Do not stir.
    Pouring broth into an Instant Pot with browned meat, spices and vegetables.
  • Add pasta to the top, do not stir. Be sure to press the pasta down into the liquid so that they are submerged.Place the cover on the pot in the locked and sealed position. Pressure cook/manual on high for 5 minutes. Once the time expires perform a slow quick release to prevent splattering. Once the valve drops, remove the lid and stir.
    Stirring pasta shells into other ingredients in an Instant Pot.
  • Top the mixture with cheese and place the lid on in the venting position for 2-3 minutes so the cheese can melt.
    Cheddar cheese melted over taco casserole in an Instant Pot.
  • Stir and serve with additional toppings as desired.
    A serving of taco casserole on a black plate with a fork.

Notes

Please note that the nutrition data given here is a ballpark figure. Exact data is not possible.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1188mg | Potassium: 666mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 952IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 3mg