Pressure Cooker Mexican Beef Rice

4.5
(92)
75 Reviews
10 Photos

Boston lettuce is optional for serving this pressure cooker Mexican beef rice as lettuce wraps.

Submitted by Cori S
Updated on October 9, 2024
10
10
10
10
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
8
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 1 cup diced red onion

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 2 cups water

  • 2 cups chunky salsa

  • 1 cup long-grain white rice, rinsed

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup cooked corn kernels

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Heat oil in pot. Add beef, onion, chili powder, salt, and cumin (see Cook's Note); cook and stir, breaking up beef until crumbled and browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, salsa, and rice.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

  4. Add black beans, corn, and cilantro; stir to combine. Select the Sauté function; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans and corn are heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; top with Cheddar cheese.

Cook's Notes:

I recommend Hatch chile powder.

If you prefer, you can use a Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese blend or a 4-cheese Mexican blend.

147 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

358 Calories
14g Fat
38g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 358
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6g 31%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 929mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 38g 14%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 21g 43%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 159mg 12%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 604mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.