Description
A delicious, cheesy, and hearty meal combining taco-seasoned ground beef, rice, chili sauce, and salsa, all cooked quickly in the Instant Pot. This one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 3 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 oz gluten-free taco seasoning
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 2 cups Heinz chili sauce
- 1 1/2 cups medium corn and black bean salsa
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- Butter or margarine (for sautéing)
Instructions
Sauté the Ground Beef:
- Set your Instant Pot to “Sauté Less” for 7 minutes.
- Add a dab of butter or margarine to the pot, followed by the ground beef. Crumble the beef as it cooks.
- When the cooking cycle ends, the beef may still be slightly pink.
Add Water and Seasonings:
- Pour in the 3 cups of water and scrape the bottom of the pot to ensure nothing is sticking.
- Sprinkle the salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and taco seasoning over the beef. Do not stir.
Add the Rice:
- Add the 2 cups of long grain white rice to the pot. Gently press the rice into the liquid so it is submerged, but avoid stirring.
Pressure Cook:
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the steam release handle to “Sealing,” and select “Pressure Cook High” for 6 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, immediately turn the steam release handle to the “Venting” position for a quick release of pressure.
Mix in the Chili Sauce and Salsa:
- After releasing the pressure and removing the lid, stir the contents well.
- Add the 2 cups of chili sauce and 1 1/2 cups of salsa, and stir to combine.
- Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté Less” for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the Cheese:
- When the Instant Pot turns off, stir in the 3 cups of shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend until melted and fully combined.
Serve:
- Serve the cheesy taco ground beef and rice hot, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the spiciness by using mild, medium, or hot salsa based on your preference.
- For added flavor, top with extra cheese, sour cream, or cilantro before serving.
- This recipe works great with other cheese blends like pepper jack or Mexican cheese mix.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot, Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 620kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 1370mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg