Description
A creamy and comforting Instant Pot recipe featuring ground beef, white rice, and a cheesy blend of mozzarella and cheddar. This dish is enriched with chicken broth, tomato soup, and seasoned with aromatic spices, all cooked quickly under pressure for a delicious and hearty meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Dairy
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 ½ cups milk
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
Pantry
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed chicken broth
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 cups long-grain white rice
- 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed tomato soup
- 1 (8.75 oz) can corn, drained
- Butter or oil for sautéing
Instructions
- Brown Beef: Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté Normal” mode. Add butter or oil to the pot, then add the lean ground beef. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is browned and no longer pink.
- Add Ingredients: Stir in the condensed chicken broth, milk, salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Add the long-grain white rice and press it down gently to ensure it is submerged in the liquid. Carefully top the rice with the condensed tomato soup and drained corn; avoid stirring these in at this stage.
- Pressure Cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the steam release valve to the “Sealing” position. Select the High Pressure cooking option and set the timer for 7 minutes.
- Quick Release and Stir: When the cooking cycle is complete, immediately perform a quick release by carefully turning the steam release handle to the “Venting” position. Once all the steam is released, remove the lid and stir the mixture thoroughly to combine all layers.
- Add Cheese: Add the shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend to the hot mixture. Stir until the cheese has melted completely and the dish is creamy. Serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure not to stir the tomato soup and corn into the rice before pressure cooking to avoid burning at the bottom of the pot.
- If you prefer a thicker consistency, let the dish rest for a few minutes after cooking to allow it to thicken.
- You can substitute mozzarella and cheddar with your preferred cheese blends for different flavor profiles.
- Use lean ground beef to reduce excess grease; drain if necessary after browning.
