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Instant Pot Beef and Rice

Instant Pot Beef and Rice
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This Instant Pot Beef and Rice recipe is a quick, hearty, and flavorful one-pot meal that combines tender beef with fluffy rice and rich, comforting spices. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and offers flexible ingredient options for varied dietary preferences. A delicious, easy-to-make dinner that requires minimal cleanup and keeps well for meal prep.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef chuck or stew meat, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Sauté the Beef and Aromatics: Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting and heat the olive oil. Add the beef pieces and brown them until they develop a nice crust. Then add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened and fragrant to build the flavor base.
  2. Add Spices and Rice: Sprinkle the paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper over the beef and onions. Stir in the dry rice to coat each grain with the spices, ensuring a flavorful dish.
  3. Pour in Beef Broth: Pour the beef broth over the meat and rice mixture, making sure the rice is fully submerged for even cooking and absorption of savory juices.
  4. Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. After cooking, let it naturally release pressure for 5 minutes before performing a quick release to achieve perfectly cooked rice.
  5. Fluff and Serve: Open the lid carefully and fluff the rice gently with a fork to separate the grains. Stir everything together and garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Notes

  • Brown the beef well to intensify flavor and avoid a boiled texture.
  • Use long grain white rice for fluffy, separate grains.
  • Do not overfill the Instant Pot; keep ingredients below the max fill line.
  • Natural pressure release for a few minutes helps rice absorb liquid and prevents mushiness.
  • Adjust broth quantity carefully as too much liquid can result in mushy rice.

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