Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Ground Beef and Rice
A one-pot meal featuring seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and creamy melted cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef (or turkey) Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease.
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain rice (white or brown)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 packet taco seasoning Or use homemade seasoning.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies Includes juices.
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional Garnishes
- cilantro For topping.
- sour cream For topping.
- avocado slices For topping.
Instructions
Cooking Process
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté mode. Add the ground beef and diced onion, cooking until the beef is browned and the onions are translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and taco seasoning. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour rice into the pot and stir to combine. Then, add beef broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Deglaze the pot by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Close the lid and seal the vent. Set the Instant Pot to manual high-pressure for 6 minutes.
- After the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for about 5 minutes before carefully switching to quick release to release any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, then mix in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Serve the cheesy taco goodness onto plates, then top with your favorite garnishes like cilantro, avocado, or sour cream.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding more spices like cumin or chili powder. Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of beef broth to keep moist.