Instant Pot Rice Pilaf Recipes

INSTANT POT BEEF AND RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Turn on the Instant Pot. Using the "Saute" function on the Instant Pot, adjust the heat to "More". Add the oil and when the oil is hot, brown the beef in batches, until golden brown on both sides.
• Don't crowd the beef. If you add too much beef, it will begin to steam and you won't get a sear on the meat. As you brown on batch of meat, remove it from the Instant Pot and set it aside in another bowl. If the bottom of the Instant Pot starts to burn, pour in a bit of water, scrape out the burned bit, pour out the water, wipe out the inner chamber and start again.
• When you start a new batch of beef browning in the Instant Pot, add a bit more oil, enough to cover the bottom of the pot, and heat it up until the oil is shimmering again before adding the beef. This should happen very quickly.
• When you have browned all the beef (just get it brown on the outside, it will still be raw in the center), add more oil, if needed, heat it again and add the onions, carrots and garlic. Season with salt and ground black pepper to taste.
• Mix to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
• Return the beef to the Instant Pot and season with more salt, ground black pepper, paprika, cumin and other dry herbs or seasoning blends that you like.
• Pour in about 2 1/2 cups of water, enough to just cover the meat and vegetables. Add the bay leaf. Cover the Instant Pot with the lid. Turn the valve to "Sealing".
• Turn on the "Manual" mode, high pressure, for 15 minutes.
• Use the quick release option to release the pressure and open the Instant Pot.
• Remove the bay leaf and discard.
• Add the rice, spreading it out on top of the meat and vegetables, being careful not to mix it in too much, leaving it on the top layer.
• Pour in another 2 1/2 cups of hot water on top of the rice, once again being careful not to disturb the rice too much. Add about 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. Cover the Instant Pot again and turn the valve to "Sealing".
• Turn on the "Manual" mode, High Pressure, for 3 minutes. When the Instant Pot turns off, let it stand for 3-5 minutes and then use the Quick Release option to release the pressure and open the Instant Pot. Use a fork to fluff up the rice and mix the rice with the beef and vegetables.

INSTANT POT RICE (BEEF PLOV)

Steps:

• Rinse and drain rice and set aside. Set Instant pot to sauté on high heat (push sauté twice to switch to high heat) and add 4 Tbsp olive oil. Once oil is hot (but not smoking), add beef in a single layer and sauté until lightly browned (5 min), stirring occasionally.
• Add 4 Tbsp butter and chopped onion and stir 3 minutes until softened.
• Add julienned carrots along with all seasonings (1 Tbsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp coriander) and sauté 5 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
• Spread rice evenly over the top (do not stir). Push garlic halves cut-side-down, halfway into the rice. Pour very warm (or hot) water directly over the garlic cloves so you don't disturb the rice. Use the back of a wooden spoon to poke 5-7 holes through the rice to the bottom of the pot (this helps disburse flavor).
• Cover and cook on high pressure 30 min (I used the "Multigrain" setting). Let instant pot rest and naturally depressurize 10 min before switching to the venting position to release steam. Make sure the steam is fully released and the pressure valve has floated down before opening the pot.
• Remove garlic and set aside. Stir rice well to combine ingredients. We squeeze the garlic cloves back into the pot because they are melt-in-your mouth delicious.

INSTANT POT BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Set an Instant Pot to sauté on high. Add 2 tablespoons butter and 4 ounces sliced mixed mushrooms; cook 6 to 8 minutes. Season with kosher salt and pepper. Add 1 1/4 cups chicken broth, 1 cup short-grain brown rice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Put on and lock the lid. Set to pressure-cook on high for 25 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.

INSTANT POT RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Turn your Instant Pot to saute and add in your butter and let it melt. Then stir in your thinly sliced shallots. Make sure to stir continously or it will burn.
• Once your shallots are fragrant you will add in your rice, carrots, and chicken broth. Turn off the saute feature.
• Place your lid on your Instant Pot and select high pressure for 5 minutes. Make sure your Instant Pot is set to sealing.
• Then once your timer goes off allow it to natural release for 5 minutes. Then follow a quick release to push off the rest of the pressure.
• Stir well and then garnish with parsley.
• Serve up your rice pilaf and enjoy.

INSTANT POT BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Peel, clean and dice your vegetables. Load them into the instant pot pressure cooker along with extra virgin olive oil. Turn on sauté.
• Sauté your vegetables for 2-3 minutes or until they are slightly crispy.
• Add in seasonings and stock and mix well.
• Cancel sauté.
• Rinse and drain your brown rice, load into the instant pot and stir.
• Place the lid on the instant pot, set the valve to sealing and cook for 17 minutes on manual pressure cook.
• Complete 5 minutes of natural pressure release before releasing the rest of the pressure.
• Fluff up the pilaf with a fork and serve.

INSTANT POT® RICE AND ORZO PILAF WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons oil, rice, and orzo. Saute, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot constantly, until orzo is brown, about 5 minutes. Pour in 1/4 cup broth and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom.
• Turn cooker off and add remaining broth, garlic, paprika, and onion powder. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 7 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms and saute until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, for 5 minutes. Carefully release remaining pressure using quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Fluff the rice. Add mushrooms and parsley. Taste and adjust salt as needed.

INSTANT POT LEMON RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Using the saute feature on your instant pot, melt your butter and saute garlic and chopped onion in the butter until the garlic begins to turn a golden brown and onions become translucent (about 5 minutes).
• Add rice and continue stirring until rice is coated in butter and begins to turn clear.
• Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and salt, and stir it until mixed.
• Place your lid on and set it to sealing.
• Use your "rice" setting, or set it manually, for 12 minutes.
• Let it release naturally for 10 minutes after your 12 minutes is up.
• After 10 minutes, do a quick release (there shouldn't be much steam left).
• Stir in your fresh parsley, and top with more lemon juice as desired.

INSTANT POT BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Cut the beef tips into smaller pieces, about 2x2 inches. Season it with salt and black pepper.
• Set Instant Pot to Sauté on high heat by pressing "sauté" button twice. Sauté beef tips in two batches for about 5-7 minutes, until browned. After the meats are done, scoop them out to a different bowl.
• Add diced onion and carrots to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion gets a nice golden color and carrots soften. Turn off the sauté function, by pressing the button "cancel".
• Add the meat to the pot and mix it together with vegetables. Add rinsed short grain brown rice on top, DO NOT STIR!
• Cut off the bottom of the garlic head and press it into the rice. Add chicken stock, and season with a little bit more salt and pepper.
• Cover with a lid and cook on Manual high pressure for 35 minutes. Make sure that the venting knob is turned to "Sealing"!
• When it is done, let it naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes. Then switch the knob to venting position and release the steam. Make sure the steam is fully released and the valve is completely down before opening the pot!
• After you open the lid, remove the garlic head. Mix the meat and rice.
• Enjoy!

INSTANT POT RICE PILAF - UZBEK BEEF PLOV

Steps:

• Press the Sauté button on your pressure cooker. When the display shows HOT add the oil. Add the beef and brown it well from all sides, stirring frequently.
• Now add the chopped onion and sauté until softened. Press Cancel to stop the Sauté mode. Stir in 1 teaspoon of the salt, the black pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander and add the bay leaves. Add 1 cup of water and stir to loosen up any browned bits from the bottom.
• Close the Instant Pot lid, turn the pressure valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. This will tenderize the beef. Quick release the pressure after cooking.
• Open the lid. Stir in the carrots. Then spread the rice over top (DON'T stir) and sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of salt over the rice. Slowly pour in the remaining 2 cups of water. Push the garlic head halves into the rice.
• Close the lid again and pressure cook on high for 6-8 more minutes (use your usual rice cooking time. For me that is 6 minutes for Jasmine rice). Quick release the pressure after cooking.
• Open the lid and remove the garlic and bay leaves. Stir everything gently to combine the meat, carrots, and rice.

INSTANT POT BROWN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Add the butter to the insert of the InstantPot and select the saute function. When the butter melts, add the onion and salt. Cook, stirring often, until the onions is starting to turn translucent, 2-3 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook for 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly.
• Stir in the garlic and broth.
• Secure the lid. Select Manual and decrease the time to 22 minutes.
• After the cook time is over, let the pressure naturally release. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the parsley. Serve immediately.