Pressure Cooker Light & Spicy Taco Shells
Pressure Cooker Light & Spicy Taco Shells are a quick and easy 20 minute recipe loaded with lean hamburger, taco seasoning and veggies for a healthy and family-friendly dinner made in your Instant Pot!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded & diced (or 4oz. can diced jalapeños or green chillis for less spice)
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1.25 oz envelope taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 c. 3 oz medium whole wheat pasta shells (uncooked)
- 2/3 c. water
- 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 4 oz. extra sharp shredded cheddar optional
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for garnish optional
Instructions
- Set your 5 or 6 quart electric pressure cooker to saute and add the hamburger, onion and jalapeño. Break up the hamburger and saute for 4-5 minutes so meat is lightly browned. Press cancel.
- Add the salt, taco seasoning, chili powder and garlic powder to the meat and give a quick stir. Add the pasta shells and top with the water and fire roasted tomatoes with the juice.
- Lock the electric pressure cooker lid in place and manually set to 5 minutes on high. Press start.
- When the time is up, quick release the pressure using an oven mitten to release the pressure nozzle.
- Serve topped with shredded cheddar and sour cream.