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Instant Pot Beef Rice Pilaf Recipe

Instant Pot Beef Rice Pilaf

A hearty and comforting dish made with tender beef and flavorful rice, cooked perfectly in an Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot For pressure cooking and sautéing.

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb beef chuck, cubed Fat trimmed
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1.5 cup short-grain rice Rinsed until the water runs clear
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 0.5 cup tomato sauce (optional) Can be replaced with beef stock or water
  • 1.5 cup beef broth Can be replaced with water
  • 1 tsp black ground pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp beef seasoning (optional) Like Montreal Steak Seasoning
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 head garlic, cut in half horizontally
  • 0.25 cup chopped parsley

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to the "Saute" function for 30 minutes. When the display shows "Hot," add 2 tbsp of oil and the diced onion. Saute until lightly golden, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the carrots and cubed beef, stirring well. Brown the beef for extra flavor.
  • Add black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, beef seasoning (if using), salt, tomato sauce, bay leaf, and beef stock. Stir to combine.
  • Cover the Instant Pot with a lid, set the steam valve to "sealing," and select "Manual" and "High" pressure for 45 minutes. Once done, cover the steam valve with a kitchen towel and switch it to "venting" to release pressure. Open the lid when the pressure has fully released.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Sprinkle the rice evenly over the top without stirring. Press the halved garlic head, cut side down, into the rice.
  • Cover with the lid, set the steam valve to "sealing," and choose "Manual" on "High" heat for 15 minutes.
  • After the time is up, turn off the Instant Pot and allow it to naturally depressurize for 15-20 minutes.
  • Once the natural release is complete, turn the steam valve to "venting" to release any remaining steam. Open the lid, remove the garlic (squeeze it back into the rice if desired), add parsley, and fluff the rice gently with a fork to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Notes

For added flavor, you can squeeze the cooked garlic back into the rice before serving.
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