Taco Soup Instant Pot

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The Best Instant Pot Taco Soup

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Author: Catalina CastravetServes: 6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutesCook time: 10 minutesTotal time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1 pound  ground beef  (or chicken)
• 1 tablespoon  canola oil  (or vegetable oil)
• 1  onion  (diced)
• 1 tablespoon  minced garlic 
• 1 can  (15oz) crushed or diced tomatoes 
• 1 can  (8oz ) tomato sauce 
• 1 can  (4oz) diced green chiles 
• 1 can  (15.5oz) black beans  (rinsed and drained)
• 1 can  (15.5oz) red beans  (rinsed and drained)
• 1  green bell pepper  (cut into 1 inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons  taco seasoning  (low sodium)
• 1 teaspoon  dried oregano 
• 1/4 teaspoon  red pepper flakes  (or more for a spicier soup)
• 4 cups  low sodium beef broth  (use 3 cups for a thicker soup)
• 1/4 teaspoon  salt and pepper  (or to taste)

Cornstarch Slurry Optional:

• 2 tablespoons  cornstarch 
• 2 tablespoons  water 

Toppings:

•  Chopped cilantro 
•  Cotija cheese 
•  Avocado 
•  Jalapeno peppers 
•  Tortilla chips 

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Instructions

Cook Beef:

1. Select Sauté and once the Instant Pot reads Hot, add the oil, make sure you tilt the pot so the oil covers the whole surface.
2. Once the oil is hot, add the beef to the pot and DO NOT move for about 1 minute, to get a nice sear on it.
3. Using a wooden spoon, break the beef and cook by stirring frequently for a few minutes, until no longer pink.
4. Carefully, remove the pot from the IP and discard excess grease. Wipe the edges and return pot with beef to the Instant Pot.

Adding the rest of the ingredients:

1. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.

Cook:

1. Close the IP with the lid and lock it. Turn the steam release vent to 'sealing' and set it to cook for 10 minutes on High Pressure.
2. When the cook time is up, allow the pressure to reduce on its own without opening the steam release vent for 10 minutes, this is called Natural Pressure Release. After 10 minutes carefully release the rest of the pressure by opening the vent.
3. Open the lid and stir the soup. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.

For a thicker soup:

1. If you prefer the soup thicker: turn on the Sauté function, use the 'adjust' button to turn it the medium heat setting.
2. In a small bowl mix cornstarch with water until fully dissolved and add it to the pot. Gently stir to combine and let it simmer for 5 minutes until it thickens.
3. Serve hot with favorite toppings.

Calories: 419 Carbohydrates: 39 Protein: 25 Fat: 18 Saturated Fat: 6 Cholesterol: 53 Sodium: 1774 Potassium: 1210 Fiber: 12 Sugar: 10 Vitamin A: 760 Vitamin C: 39 Calcium: 114 Iron: 5.9