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instant pot mexican ground beef and rice with black beans on a spoon in the pressure cooker
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Instant Pot Mexican Beef and Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Beef and Rice is a quick and super easy cheesy dinner made in one pot with ground beef, rice, black beans, salsa and cheese. A 30 minute meal with easy clean up. Use for meal prep in burritos and burrito bowls!
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
pressure time 10 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings 10
Calories 258.24kcal
Author Dee
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon dried minced onions
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup uncooked rinsed jasmine rice
  • 1 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 16-ounce chunky tomato salsa or 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend or Colby jack

Instructions

  • 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!

Notes

Recipe was made in a 6 quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker.
Be sure to rinse rice before using. If you don't use lean ground beef, you may want to drain beef and add spices after draining.
Can substitute your favorite taco seasoning for the spices.
Use 1 can of diced tomatoes instead of salsa for a milder version.

Nutrition

Calories: 258.24kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.06g | Protein: 21.98g | Fat: 11.16g | Saturated Fat: 6.37g | Cholesterol: 65.91mg | Sodium: 511.13mg | Potassium: 311.62mg | Fiber: 0.44g | Sugar: 0.37g | Vitamin A: 354.61IU | Vitamin C: 0.38mg | Calcium: 178.84mg | Iron: 2.14mg