Quick & Easy Instant Pot Beef and Rice
Juicy ground beef, fluffy rice, and savory spices come together in one pot for a satisfying family meal. This quick and easy one-pot dish combines ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and spices that cook together in the Instant Pot until the flavors meld into one delicious wonder.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt & pepper to taste
- fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Set Instant Pot to sauté, add ground beef, onion, and garlic, and cook 5–7 minutes, until beef is browned and onions softened, then drain excess fat.
- Add Rice & Spices: Stir in rinsed rice, tomatoes with juice, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, and mix well.
- Add Broth: Pour in beef broth and stir so rice is submerged.
- Pressure Cook: Lock lid, set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes, let it naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release.
- Finish & Serve: Open lid, fluff with a fork, adjust seasoning if needed, garnish with parsley or cilantro, and serve hot.