Description
Pressure cooking beef stew meat with taco seasoning allows for tender chunks of beef which can be used for taco bowls. It makes enough for a week of prepped lunches. Garnish with salsa, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro before serving.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- ½ onion, sliced
- ⅓ cup taco seasoning mix (such as Savory Spice®)
- ¼ cup water
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 2 ½ cups water
- 1 (10 ounce) bag yellow rice (such as Vigo®)
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, drained, or to taste
- 1 (15.25 ounce) can corn kernels, drained, or to taste
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste
Instructions
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil. Add beef and cook until browned
- about 3 minutes per side. Add onion
- taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- and garlic salt. Stir to combine.
- Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Meanwhile
- bring 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Cover saucepan tightly. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until rice is tender
- 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Release pressure naturally according to manufacturer’s instructions
- 10 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Divide beef and rice among 6 reusable containers. Top with equal amounts of black beans
- corn
- and Cheddar cheese. Cover and refrigerate.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 50 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 6