If you like pasta and burritos, combine the two to create a unique and flavorful dish to eat with your big family. The Large Family Instant Pot Cheesy Burrito Pasta is easy to prepare and is the perfect meal to make when you have several children at home.
Are burritos and pasta at the top of your list of favorite foods? If you like them both, you can have them in the same dish when you prepare this Large Family Instant Pot Cheesy Burrito Pasta. The pasta dish is everything you would expect it to be because of its flavorful ingredients, such as salsa, taco seasoning, and fresh corn.
When you cannot pick between the two because you love them both, this recipe is the one to make. Your kids will be impressed with the flavor of the dish, so you may want to make sure to prepare more than enough for everyone to have seconds if they would like them.
The Ingredients Needed to Make the Large Family Cheesy Burrito Pasta
You should have specific ingredients to prepare your Large Family Instant Pot Cheesy Burrito Pasta, such as:
- Ground Chuck. Using ground chuck is ideal because it makes the pasta a bit meaty.
- Taco Seasoning. The taco seasoning gives this dish its burrito-like taste.
- Beef Broth. Keep your burrito pasta creamy instead of dry by using plenty of beef broth.
- Black Beans. Not only are they good for you, but black beans give this pasta dish more flavor and texture.
- Penne Pasta. The penne pasta is a great choice when preparing this simple dish.
- Fiesta Blend Cheese. Add cheese to the dish to truly make it taste like you are biting into your favorite burrito.
You will also need avocados, Roma tomatoes, black olives, salsa, and frozen corn to complete the Large Family Instant Pot Cheesy Burrito Pasta.
How to Properly Freeze the Burrito Pasta
You might want to know how to freeze the Large Family Instant Pot Cheesy Burrito Pasta, especially if you plan to make extra to have for later. You can put it into a food storage container or a large freezer bag. If you store it in the freezer bag, make sure to remove excess air from the bag before putting it in your freezer. As long as it gets stored properly, the burrito pasta should be good for up to three months. Just set it out from the freezer into the refrigerator when you need to defrost. Once it’s defrosted simply reheat in the microwave until heated through.
Different Variations of the Pasta
Prepare different variations of the Instant Pot Cheesy Burrito Pasta if you want. For example, if you do not like ground chuck, you can use ground chicken or ground turkey in its place. You can use your favorite shredded cheeses, such as shredded pepper jack, sharp cheddar, and more.
You might want to add some tortilla strips or corn chips into the dish to give it a slight crunch or rice that you can make in the Instant Pot and Cauliflower Rice, too. If you are adding anything crunchy to the dish, you should serve it that day. If you plan to freeze it, you can add the tortilla strips or corn chips when you reheat it to prevent those crunchy pieces from getting soft.
Slow Cooker Option
What if you don’t have an Instant Pot? Well, you can easily make this Cheesy Burrito Pasta in the slow cooker! Here is how you do it:
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef until the beef is browned and crumbled. Drain well.
- In the slow cooker crock, stir together all ingredients EXCEPT the garnishes. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
- Stir well before serving.
You cannot go wrong making this in the slow cooker. This is a great option for when you have a super busy day! Be sure to check out my kitchen must-have list to stock your kitchen.
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- here are tons of Instant Pot Recipes for a Large Family!
Large Family Instant Pot Cheesy Burrito Pasta Recipe
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Large Family Instant Pot Cheesy Burrito Pasta Recipe | Large Family Instant Pot Meals
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Prep Time: 20 minutes -
Cook Time: 5 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
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Yield: 20 Servings -
Category: Dinner -
Method: Instant Pot/ Slow Cooker
Description
If you like pasta and burritos, combine the two to create a unique and flavorful dish to eat with your family. The Large Family Instant Pot Cheesy Burrito Pasta is easy to prepare and is the perfect meal to make when you have several children at home.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- ¼ cup taco seasoning
- 6 cups beef broth
- 2 cups salsa
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (16 ounce) box penne pasta
- 3 cups shredded fiesta blend cheese
- 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced, for garnish
- 2 avocados, diced, for garnish
- ½ cup sliced black olives, for garnish
Instructions
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Using the saute mode, heat the electric pressure cooker until “hot.” Add the ground beef and cook until the beef is browned and crumbled. Drain well. Cancel the saute mode.
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Return the beef to the pressure cooker and stir in taco seasoning. Add the remaining ingredients in this order: corn, black beans, penne pasta, and salsa. Do not stir.
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Place the lid on the electric pressure cooker and set the valve to sealing. Set the pressure cooker to “manual” or “pressure cook” for 5 minutes. Quick release the pressure when the cook cycle is complete.
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Stir 2 cups of cheese into the pasta. Top with remaining cheese and place the lid over the pressure cooker just until the cheese melts.
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Serve the burrito pasta garnished with tomatoes, avocados, and black olives if desired.
For the slow cooker:
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In a skillet, cook the ground beef until the beef is browned and crumbled. Drain well.
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In the slow cooker crock, stir together all ingredients EXCEPT the garnishes. Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
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Stir well before serving.
Keywords: Cheesy Burrito Pasta
This delicious recipe is filling, hearty, and easy to make! You will be glad you added it to your large family monthly menu and your family will love it too!
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