Description
A hearty, Tex‑Mex inspired soup made in the Instant Pot—featuring lean ground beef, tender potatoes, beans, kale, and salsa in a spiced broth for a nutritious, flavor-packed meal in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 pound extra‑lean ground beef
½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
¾ teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
1 pound creamer potatoes, halved or quartered
1 (14 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
¾ cup salsa
¾ cup frozen corn
4 cups chicken broth
3 cups chopped kale
3 tablespoons minced cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode and lightly coat with cooking spray. Add olive oil.
- Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is almost done, breaking up meat.
- Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and ½ teaspoon salt; cook ~30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add potatoes, black beans, salsa, corn, and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Close lid, seal valve, and set to HIGH pressure for 8 minutes.
- After cooking, let natural release for 5 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure; turn off Instant Pot.
- Stir in kale and cilantro until wilted (about 1 minute). Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
- Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra cilantro or crumbled tortilla chips.
Notes
- Use ground turkey, chicken, or crumbled tofu for a leaner or vegetarian version.
- Add a splash of lime juice or hot sauce for extra brightness and heat.
- Top with avocado slices, sour cream, cheese, or green onions if desired.
- Shake spice mix before removing the lid to redistribute flavor evenly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes under pressure (+ ~15 min sauté & pressure build-up)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex‑Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg