Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Beef Taco Filling
Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Beef Taco Filling combines smoky bacon with tender sirloin and finely chopped beef for a rich, meaty bite in every spoonful. Aromatic onion, achiote-cilantro sazon, chili powder, cumin, tomatoes, and a touch of jalapeño build layered heat and brightness. Perfect for taco night, burritos, or nachos when you want something hearty and packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Beef Taco Filling, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 62 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 20
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 51
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add the bacon, beef sirloin, carne molida, and onion. Saute in the preheated cooker for 10 minutes. Add 1 packet sazon and stir to combine. Press Cancel. Close and lock the lid.
- 2
Select high pressure following the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Use the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 25 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Add the Roma tomatoes and jalapeno pepper to the cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure per the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 5
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 6
Carefully remove the tomato skins and crush the tomatoes. Add the remaining packet sazon, chili powder, and cumin; mix.
- Calories 419.87 kcal High 21%
- Protein 30.55 g Good Source 61%
- Carbohydrate 31.47 g 11%
- Total Fat 18.55 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 6.58 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 87.13 mg High 29%
- Sodium 762.7 mg High 33%
- Dietary Fiber 7.65 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 3.26 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 58.58 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 4.25 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 43.41 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 13.33 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 7.55 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Mexican Style Beef Taco Filling is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Center Cut Bacon, Chili Powder, Diced Beef, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 419.87 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Beef Taco Filling made of?
- The main ingredients are Center-Cut Bacon, Chili Powder, Diced Beef, Ground Beef, Ground Cumin. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Beef Taco Filling?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 419.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Beef Taco Filling easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Beef Taco Filling healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Mexican-Style Beef Taco Filling has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 419.87 calories and 30.55 g of protein, or 61% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 762.7 mg (33% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.58 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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