Pressure Cooker Mexican Beef Rice

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

This easy pressure cooker Mexican beef rice recipe is made with ground beef, black beans, corn, and rice. Top with cheese and serve in lettuce wraps.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 cup diced red onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 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.