Succulent Instant Pot Steak Tacos: A Flavorful Delight

Ingredients

• Marinade:
• A packet of dry mesquite marinade mix (like McCormick® Grill Mates®) weighing 1.1 oz
• 1/4 cup of water
• 1/4 cup of vegetable oil
• Approximately 2 pounds of thinly sliced beef top sirloin
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (adjust as necessary)
• 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
• 1/4 cup of taco seasoning
• Half a lime, halved
• Water as required
• Thinly sliced green bell pepper
• Thinly sliced red bell pepper
• Thinly sliced onion

Step 1

In a bowl with a secure lid, mix together the marinade blend, a splash of water, and a drizzle of oil. Toss in the steak, seal the lid tightly, and give it a good shake until the meat is coated in the marinade goodness.

Step 2

Heat up your multi-functional pressure cooker (like the beloved Instant Pot®) and choose the Saute function. Drizzle a bit of oil into the pot, just enough to coat the bottom, then toss in the garlic. Transfer the marinated steak into the sizzling oil, sprinkle in the taco seasoning, squeeze in the zesty lime juice, and saute until the meat loses its pink hue, typically around 5 to 10 minutes. Once done, move the cooked steak into a waiting bowl.

Step 3

Pour some water into the Instant Pot® and deglaze the pot by scraping up the flavorful steak bits from the bottom. Toss in the colorful bell peppers and the onion. Seal the lid shut, set the pressure to high, and set the timer for a quick 2 minutes. Allow the pressure to build for about 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 4

Once the cooking is complete, carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method following the appliance's guidelines, which usually takes around 5 minutes. To prevent any messy splatters, drape a towel over the pot while unlocking and removing the lid.