10-Minute Mouthwatering Mexican Beef Tacos

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • ¼poundbacon, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

  • ½poundbeef sirloin, cut into small pieces

  • ½poundcarne molida (finely chopped beef)

  • 1white onion, shaved into slivers

  • 2(1.41 ounce) packagessazon seasoning with cilantro and achiote (such as Goya®), divided

  • 2Roma tomatoes

  • 1jalapeno pepper, sliced

  • 1teaspoonchili powder

  • ½teaspoonground cumin

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add bacon, beef sirloin, carne molida, and onion. Saute in the hot cooker for 10 minutes. Add 1 packet sazon; stir to combine. Hit Cancel. Close and lock the lid.

  2. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions for 25 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  4. Add Roma tomatoes and jalapeno pepper to the cooker. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  5. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

  6. Remove tomato skins carefully and crush tomatoes. Add remaining packet sazon, chili powder, and cumin; mix.

Tips

You can use finely chopped beef instead of ground beef, if you’d like.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
11%
Saturated Fat
3g
17%
Cholesterol
50mg
17%
Sodium
2185mg
95%
Total Carbohydrate
1g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
2%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
16g
31%
Vitamin C
4mg
4%
Calcium
11mg
1%
Iron
2mg
9%
Potassium
267mg
6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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