January 24, 2023

Easy Instant Pot Ground Turkey Taco Meat (from frozen)

The one thing the whole family can eat is tacos, in one form or another. My daughter loves a good soft taco, my son likes crunchy and my husband and I enjoy a taco salad with grain-free chips. I made it this week and used the leftovers to make Taco Stuffed Spaghetti Squash which was sooo yummy!

I love to use my Instant Pot for this when I have a frozen portion of ground meat and only a short time until dinner. Then I just add a little broth and my taco seasoning, some salsa and set to cook! It really couldn’t be easier! And in case you haven’t picked up on it yet… I like easy! Also I need to have flavorful and healthy meals but I can’t be in the kitchen allll day. This one is a winner in m book for those reasons.

I like to add the optional salsa to give it a little kick with something spicy or to give it a little more depth of flavor, but it’s not a necessity. Use what you have, right?!

Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days.

NOTE that some taco seasonings have flour or cornstarch in them, so check your ingredients if you are following a strict grain-free diet. It is super simple to make your own. You can find my homemade Taco Seasoning here.

¡Buen provecho!

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Instant Pot Ground Turkey Taco Meat (from frozen)

Make flavorful ground turkey taco meat (from frozen) in a multi-cooker in 35 minutes.

Servings 6

Calories 170kcal

Ingredients

1 lb frozen lean ground turkey (any other ground meat works; see Note if yours is not frozen)
1/2 cup beef broth (use whatever broth you like and have on hand or water)
2 tbsp grain-free Taco Seasoning (or one packet if store-bought)
1/3 cup salsa (optional)

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Instructions

Pour the broth (or water) into the bottom of your multicooker pot and put the frozen ground turkey in.
Add the Taco Seasoning {add link} and set to Pressure Cook on manual for 25 minutes, then quick release.
Set the multi cooker to Saute and break up the meat really well with a sturdy spatula or potato masher (my personal fav).
Turn on the saute function to let simmer and thicken for a few minutes as most of the liquid evaporates, about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Turn the multi cooker off.
Serve atop your favorite grain-free taco base with all of your favorite taco toppings.

Notes

NOTES: If you are more on top of your game than I am :-p and happen to have fresh or defrosted meat, saute the meat for 6-8 minutes until it is cooked through. Add seasoning and 2-3 tablespoons of water to the pan (or pot) and let simmer for 10 minutes until most of the liquid evaporates. You can do this in a regular skillet or use the multi cooker on the Saute function.

The salsa is optional but it really does give an extra depth of flavor with just a small amount and can be a great way to level up the recipe!