Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • roughly chopped
  • 1 onion
  • roughly chopped
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 4 cups 1% milk
  • One 16-ounce box penne pasta
  • ¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 large tomato
  • cut into medium dice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • parsley
  • or green onions (optional)

Instruction

  • Set the Instant Pot to Sauté, Low Heat
  • Once it reads Hot, add the olive oil, bell pepper, onion, and a pinch each of salt and black pepper
  • Sauté for 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften
  • Add the ground beef and taco seasoning and brown for 5 minutes
  • Transfer the veggies and beef to a plate
  • Add the milk and pasta to the pot, cover, and cook for 6 minutes on high pressure
  • Quick-release the pressure
  • Stir in the cheese until melted
  • Return the veggies and beef to the pot, add the tomato, and toss to combine
  • Serve hot topped with optional herbs