Instant Pot Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice
Instant Pot Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice is a comforting and delicious one-pot meal that combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese into a satisfying dish.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 611kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 1/2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 14 ounces diced tomatoes drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for a few minutes until the onion is softened.
- Stir in the long-grain white rice, beef or chicken broth, drained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set to “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” mode for 5 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Nutrition
Calories: 611kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 609mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 531IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 287mg | Iron: 4mg