Description
Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Ground Beef and Rice is a fast, flavorful one‑pot dinner that combines seasoned ground beef, rice, salsa, and melted cheese. Perfect for busy families, this easy recipe cooks in just 30 minutes, delivering a comforting Mexican‑inspired meal with minimal cleanup. Ideal for weeknight meals, it offers bold taco seasoning, creamy texture, and a satisfying bite that appeals to all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- Set Instant Pot to sauté, add oil, and brown ground beef.
- Drain excess fat if needed, then stir in taco seasoning, rice, beef broth, and salsa.
- Close lid, set to high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra creaminess
- add a tablespoon of butter after the cheese melts. Use brown rice with 1¼ cups liquid and increase pressure time by 2 minutes. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Ground Beef and Rice, instant pot taco rice, easy taco dinner, one pot Mexican recipe, quick beef rice meal, family friendly instant pot, taco seasoned ground beef, instant pot rice recipes, comfort food dinner