Instant Pot 20 Minute Taco Rice Bowl

Name: Instant Pot 20 Minute Taco Rice Bowl
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice; 2 cups water; 2 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/4 tsp cumin; 1/4 tsp ground pepper; 1 bunch scallions, diced; 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 cup leaf lettuce, chopped; 1 lime, cut to wedges

January 29, 2020January 29, 2020 by admin

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Instant Pot 20 Minute Taco Rice Bowl is a quick & easy dinner, made with just a few ingredients, and is a family favorite meal.

STEP ONE:

Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Saute’ and manually adjust the time to 10 minutes. Add the ground beef and as it browns, break it up into small pieces using a wooden or plastic spatula. Once ground beef is cooked through, press ‘Cancel’ on the Instant Pot.

STEP TWO:

Add the rice, spices, and water to the Instant Pot. Stir. Place the lid securely on the Instant Pot and turn the pressure valve to seal. Press ‘Pressure Cook’ and manually adjust the time to 5 minutes.

STEP THREE:

Once it’s done cooking, let the pressure manually come down by letting it sit for 4 minutes. This will help the rice stay more moist. Once the 4 minutes is up, turn the pressure valve to release the rest of the pressure (caution, it will be HOT!). Press ‘Cancel’ on the Instant Pot and serve Instant Pot 20 Minute Taco Rice Bowl.

Press ‘Keep Warm’ and serve when you’re ready. Will keep warm for up to 1 hour before the rice begins to dry out.

HOW TO SERVE:

In a bowl add a generous scoop of the taco rice dinner. Top with chopped lettuce, cilantro, scallions, a fresh squeeze of lime, or a dash of hot sauce.

FROZEN GROUND BEEF INSTRUCTIONS:

STEP ONE:

Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and the frozen ground beef on top of the trivet. Add 1 ½ cups of water. Place the lid securely on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to seal. Press ‘Pressure Cook’ and manually adjust the time to 20 minutes. Once it’s finished cooking, release the pressure valve (caution, it will be HOT!). Once the pressure button drops, remove the lid. Carefully remove the trivet with the ground beef on it and place on a plate or in a bowl. Remove the water from the Instant Pot.

STEP TWO:

Replace the ground beef (without the trivet) to the Instant Pot. And follow steps 1-3 (above).

CAN I USE GROUND TURKEY?

Yes! Absolutely you can replace the ground beef with ground turkey. This recipe even tastes great with ground chicken! Use what you feel is best for you and your family.

Instant Pot 20 Minute Taco Rice Bowl

Cook Time

20 mins

Total Time

20 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Dairy-free, Gluten-free

Author: anaankeny.com

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
2 cups water
2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp ground pepper

TOPPINGS:

1 bunch scallions, diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup leaf lettuce, chopped
1 lime, cut to wedges

Instructions

Turn the Instant Pot to ‘Saute’ and manually adjust the time to 10 minutes. Add the ground beef and as it browns, break it up into small pieces using a wooden or plastic spatula. Once ground beef is cooked through, press ‘Cancel’ on the Instant Pot.
Add the rice, spices, and water to the Instant Pot. Stir. Place the lid securely on the Instant Pot and turn the pressure valve to seal. Press ‘Pressure Cook’ and manually adjust the time to 5 minutes.
Once it’s done cooking, let the pressure manually come down by letting it sit for 4 minutes. This will help the rice stay more moist. Once the 4 minutes is up, turn the pressure valve to release the rest of the pressure (caution, it will be HOT!). Press ‘Cancel’ on the Instant Pot and serve

HOW TO SERVE:

In a bowl add a generous scoop or the taco rice. Top with chopped lettuce, cilantro, scallions, and a fresh squeeze of lime.

FROZEN GROUND BEEF INSTRUCTIONS:

Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and the frozen ground beef on top of the trivet. Add 1 ½ cups of water. Place the lid securely on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to seal. Press ‘Pressure Cook’ and manually adjust the time to 20 minutes. Once it’s finished cooking, release the pressure valve (caution, it will be HOT!). Once the pressure button drops, remove the lid. Carefully remove the trivet with the ground beef on it and place on a plate or in a bowl. Remove the water from the Instant Pot.
Replace the ground beef (without the trivet) to the Instant Pot. And follow steps 1-3 (above)

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in a covered contatiner in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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