Instant Pot Mexican Beef and Rice

Step 1

Hit SAUTE on the Instant Pot, and when it reads Hot, add the ground beef, dried onions, sea salt, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, pepper, chili powder. Break meat up with spatula, and cook until no longer pink. Make sure nothing is stuck to the bottom of the pot. If it is, use water or broth to deglaze pot

Step 2

Stir in the black beans, then hit CANCEL

Step 3

Pour the jasmine rice over the beans, then add the beef broth, and pat down to make sure rice is covered

Step 4

Add the salsa (do not stir), then place the lid on the pot, and make sure valve is on Sealing position

Step 5

Hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes. Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure, then cook.

Step 6

When pot beeps, allow a 10 minute natural release, then quick release remaining pressure

Step 7

Carefully remove lid, then stir together. Stir in cheese, and add more if you want. Serve and enjoy!