Gluten-Free Taco Mac in the Instant Pot®

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Made this alteration to chili mac and my whole family of picky eaters enjoyed it!

Submitted by Angela Miedema
Published on January 28, 2021
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound extra lean ground beef

  • 4 stalks celery, chopped

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced

  • ½ medium green bell pepper, diced

  • ½ medium red bell pepper, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3 ½ tablespoons gluten-free taco seasoning mix

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages quinoa elbow pasta

  • 2 cups grated Cheddar cheese

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®), add oil, and select Saute function. Add ground beef to the hot oil and saute until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add celery, onion, bell peppers, and garlic; saute for 2 more minutes.

  2. Add, in this order, taco seasoning mix, salt, pepper, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, water, beef broth, and pasta. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in Cheddar cheese and garnish with parsley.

Cook's Note:

To make this meal super easy, use 1 pound of taco meat leftover from a previous meal.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

448 Calories
16g Fat
49g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 448
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 1030mg 45%
Total Carbohydrate 49g 18%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g 49%
Vitamin C 20mg 23%
Calcium 214mg 16%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 513mg 11%

* 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.