Description
This Instant Pot Beef and Rice recipe is a hearty, flavorful one-pot meal combining tender beef chuck, aromatic spices, and wholesome brown rice cooked to perfection under pressure. It’s an easy, comforting dish ideal for busy weeknights or family dinners, offering rich flavors with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Rice
- 2 1/2 cups short-grain brown rice (500 grams), rinsed and drained
Beef
- 1 pound beef chuck or beef stew meat, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
Fat and Oil
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Vegetables
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 large carrots, thickly julienned
- 1 whole head garlic, unpeeled, cut in half crosswise
Seasonings and Liquids
- 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 cook the beef in a single layer until well browned, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté vegetables: Add butter and diced onion to the pot. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Mix in julienned carrots and seasonings (salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, coriander), cooking until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.
- Layer rice and add garlic: Evenly spread the rinsed rice over the sautéed vegetables. Push the garlic halves, cut-side down, into the rice. Carefully pour the warm water over the garlic and rice, ensuring coverage. Poke small holes through the rice to the bottom of the pot to allow even cooking.
- Cook under pressure: Cover the lid securely and set to high pressure. Cook for 30 minutes using the ‘Multigrain’ setting or manual high-pressure setting.
- Natural release: Let the Instant Pot rest and naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then vent remaining pressure carefully.
- Finish and serve: Remove garlic halves, squeeze cloves back into the rice and mix well. Serve hot, garnished with herbs if desired.
Notes
- Use organic short-grain brown rice for optimal flavor and texture.
- For easier browning, bring the beef to room temperature before cooking.
- Ensure the garlic is unpeeled to impart a mellow garlic flavor.
- Adjust seasonings to taste; adding fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley pairs well.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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
