Instant Pot Taco Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 bell peppers, chopped
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 (15 ounce) cans corn, drained
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup water
• Shredded cheddar cheese, for serving
• Sour cream, for serving

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 20 minutes on high pressure

Difficulty Level:

• 1 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Brown the ground beef in the Instant Pot on sauté setting. Remove the ground beef and set aside.
2. Add the onion, bell peppers, diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, taco seasoning mix, and water to the Instant Pot.
3. Close the lid and set to high pressure for 20 minutes.
4. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
5. Stir in the browned ground beef.
6. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream, if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250 per serving
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 25 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and flavorful
• Packed with vegetables and protein
• Easy and quick to make
• Perfect for a crowd

User Comments:

• "This soup is a family favorite! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser." - Sarah
• "I love that I can use my Instant Pot to make this soup. It's so convenient and the soup comes out perfectly." - John
• "This soup is so hearty and satisfying. It's perfect for a cold winter day." - Mary

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to brown the ground beef well before adding it to the Instant Pot. This will help to develop the flavor of the soup.
• If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make this soup on the stovetop. Just bring all of the ingredients to a boil in a large pot, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.