Description
A hearty and flavorful Instant Pot beef and rice recipe featuring tender beef, aromatic spices, and nutritious brown rice all cooked to perfection under pressure for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Rice
- 2 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice (500 grams), rinsed and drained
Meat
- 1 pound beef chuck or beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Oils and Fats
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Vegetables and Spices
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, thickly julienned
- 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled, cut in half crosswise
Liquids and Seasonings
- 3 cups (720 ml) very warm water
- 1 tablespoon salt (fine sea salt)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
Instructions
- Brown beef: Set the Instant Pot to sauté on high heat. Add olive oil and spread the beef pieces in a single layer. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Add butter and diced onion to the pot, cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add carrots and seasonings (salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, coriander); sauté for another 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Layer rice and garlic: Evenly spread the rinsed rice over the sautéed vegetables. Push the halved garlic cloves, cut side down, into the rice. Carefully pour the warm water over the garlic and rice, ensuring the rice is submerged. Poke small holes through the rice layer down to the bottom of the pot to facilitate even cooking.
- Cook under pressure: Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes. Use the “Multigrain” setting if available for better results.
- Natural release: Allow the Instant Pot to rest and naturally depressurize for 10 minutes, then carefully vent any remaining pressure.
- Finish and serve: Remove the garlic halves, squeeze the softened garlic cloves back into the rice mixture, and stir thoroughly to incorporate. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use organic short-grain brown rice for the best texture and flavor.
- Bringing beef to room temperature before browning helps with even searing.
- Ensure the rice is evenly spread and holes are poked for consistent cooking under pressure.
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or mushrooms for variation.
- Adjust seasoning quantities according to taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1180 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
