11. Steak Fajitas
If you’re looking for a cozy crowd-pleaser, you can’t ever go wrong with a taco night. Especially with these easy Instant Pot steak fajitas!
Steak fajitas are already a pretty easy meal to make. But when you make them in an Instant Pot, this weeknight meal becomes easy and stress-free. In less than 30 minutes you’ll have yourself a delicious meal for a crowd with almost minimal effort on your end! These Instant Pot steak fajitas can be served on warm tortillas, or on a bed of greens with a heaping amount of guacamole. Add some lime wedges for guests to squeeze on their fajitas to give them an extra zing that pairs perfectly with the tomato-based fajita sauce.
Here’s how to make Instant Pot steak fajitas flawlessly every time.
INGREDIENTS
1 tsp olive oil
1 flank steak, sliced thin
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 Tbsp taco seasoning
1/2 cup beef broth
1 Tbsp tomato paste
Tortillas and lime wedges, for serving
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Turn on the Saute feature on the Instant Pot. Once warmed, add the olive oil.
- Saute the steak in the Instant Pot for 2 minutes, no more. The steak won’t be cooked all the way—that’s okay!
- Pour in the beef broth and add the tomato paste. Mix until the tomato paste has fully been worked into the broth.
- Add in the sliced red pepper, green pepper, onion, and taco seasoning.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to be sealed. Cook the steak at high pressure on manual (Pressure Cook) for 10 minutes. Wait for the Instant Pot to come to pressure, then it will cook the amount of time you set.
- When the timer goes off, release the pressure right away.
- Serve with tortillas or, to keep it low-carb, in a bowl with a bed of greens and guacamole.
12. Creamy Cauliflower “Mac” and Cheese
For an easy, cheesy side, this creamy cauliflower is the perfect side dish for any meal.
Macaroni and cheese is a classic dish that has two important ingredients: macaroni and cheese sauce. Clearly a dish where you substitute macaroni with cauliflower couldn’t be called “mac and cheese” simply by nature. So while it technically isn’t true mac and cheese, this Instant Pot cauliflower mac and cheese is strikingly similar to the real thing and is the perfect alternative for anyone trying to go low carb.
INGREDIENTS
1 head cauliflower
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 block cream cheese, cut in cubes
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
HOW TO MAKE IT
- Add the water to the bottom of the Instant Pot. Place the trivet in the pot, then the full cauliflower. The head of the cauliflower should be facing up, the leaves on the bottom.
- Close the Instant Pot and seal it. Cook it on manual (Pressure Cook) for 2 minutes with high pressure. Once finished, release the pressure immediately.
- Carefully remove the cauliflower from the Instant Pot using the sides of the trivet. Break apart the head of the cauliflower into tiny florets using your hands.
- Switch the Instant Pot to the Sauté feature.
- Add in the heavy cream, cream cheese cubes, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until everything is combined and the cheese is fully melted.
- Add in the cauliflower florets to the Instant Pot. Mix until the cauliflower is fully covered in the cheese.