Instant Pot Mexican Beef And Rice Recipes

INSTANT POT MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• Hit SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the ground beef, dried onions, sea salt, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper, chili powder. Break meat up with spatula, and cook until no longer pink. Make sure nothing is stuck to the bottom of the pot. If it is, use water or broth to deglaze pot
• Stir in the black beans, then hit CANCEL
• Pour the jasmine rice over the beans, then add the beef broth, and pat down to make sure rice is covered
• Add the salsa (do not stir), then place the lid on the pot, and make sure valve is on Sealing position
• Hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes. Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then cook.
• When pot beeps, allow a 10 minute natural release, then quick release remaining pressure
• Carefully remove lid, then stir together. Stir in cheese, and add more if you want. Serve and enjoy!

INSTANT POT MEXICAN BEEF RICE CASSEROLE (FOR NACHOS LOVERS!)

Steps:

• Turn the Instant Pot on and press the Saute setting (it will say 30 mins, Normal - no need to change the time, it simply gives you a countdown clock). Once the bottom of the pot feels hot, add the olive oil and onions and cook for 1 minute to soften.
• Add the beef and salt and cook with the onions for 1-2 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a spatula. Add the garlic and chili and stir through. Add the spices and stir, followed by chicken stock. Use the spatula to stir in the stock, scraping the bottom of the bottom from any bits that might have gotten stuck. This will prevent any potential burn errors. Press Cancel to stop the Saute process.
• Rinse the rice under cold water (4-5 times to remove excess starch) and strain. Add to the beef and stock and stir through. Pour the tomato sauce over the top and spread over the top but do not stir into the rice. Spread the corn and roasted red peppers over the top. The reason we are not stirring the tomato sauce into the rice is that sometimes having tomato-based foods at the bottom of the pot (especially when the liquid gets absorbed during cooking) can also result in a burn notice.
• At this stage, secure and lock and lid. Select Manual/Pressure Cook setting and adjust the time with - and + buttons to 5 minutes at HIGH pressure. In a few moments, the ON sign will come on indicating that the Instant Pot is building up the pressure, which will take about 5 minutes as well. The timer will start once the pressure is built up.
• While the rice and beef are cooking, prepare the guacamole, cheese and any other condiments you want to use.
• Once your 5 minutes are up, the display will change to a new timer indicating the depressurizing of the pot. Allow about 2-3 minutes for the pressure to release naturally and then use the steam releasing knob/handle on the top of the lid to manually let off the remaining pressure.
• Open the lid. You will see that most of the liquid and tomato sauce have been absorbed into the rice. Sprinkle the cheese evenly on top and cover the pot with a regular glass lid or a towel to keep the heat inside. Leave for 3-4 minutes until the cheese has melted. Finish with scrunched corn chips and fresh cilantro on top and you're ready to serve.
• From start to finish, the cooking time should be 5 minutes for Sauteing, 5-7 minutes to build up the pressure, 5 minutes cooking at pressure, 2-3 minutes natural release, 3-4 minutes for melting cheese on top.
• Serve the casserole in bowls with a side of guacamole, sou cream (if using) and extra corn chips. You can also add fresh salsa, extra jalapenos, raw onions etc.

PRESSURE COOKER MEXICAN BEEF RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in the bottom of an electric pressure cooker set on Saute. Add beef, onion, chili powder, salt, and cumin (see Cook's Note). Cook and stir, breaking up beef to crumble it, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, salsa, and rice.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
• Set pressure cooker back to Saute; add black beans, corn, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans and corn are heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; top with shredded Cheddar cheese.

MEXICAN BEEF AND RICE

Steps:

• Place beef, bell peppers, and onion into a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes with chiles, black beans, corn, chicken broth, rice, sazon, and taco seasoning. Mix into beef.
• Cover and cook over medium-low heat until rice is cooked through and tender, 20 to 25 minutes.