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    Home » Instant Pot Freezer Meals » Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Rice

    Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Rice

    Published: May 28, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Rice is a flavorful recipe that's made with rice, ground beef, and beans. This easy dinner recipes takes just minutes to make!

    Instant Pot cheesy taco rice in a dish topped with guacamole.

    Instant Pot cheesy taco rice is an easy dinner recipe that's made entirely in one pot. The rice takes just minutes to put together, and the entire dish only takes about 30 minutes to make.

    The recipe is flexible, and it can easily be changed up to suit your tastes. Taco rice also reheats well, so it's great for meal prep or planned leftovers.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    • Ground beef: Ground turkey could also work in this recipe.
    • Taco seasoning: You'll need a 1 ounce packet or you can make your own homemade taco seasoning.
    • Beef broth: Or beef stock. Chicken broth or chicken stock will also work.
    • White rice
    • Salsa: Use a salsa or picante sauce of your choice.
    • Garlic
    • Black beans: Pinto beans or kidney beans will also work.
    • Cheddar cheese: Feel free to use a different type of cheese like a fiesta blend or Pepper Jack cheese.

    How to make Instant Pot cheesy taco rice

    Browned ground beef and ground beef with beef broth.

    Step 1: Press sauté. When the display says hot, add the ground beef.

    Step 2: Cook, stirring to break up the ground beef, until no longer pink.

    Step 3: Drain and return the ground beef to the inner pot. Press cancel.

    Step 4: Add the beef broth, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

    Rice salsa and beans on top of ground beef in an Instant Pot.

    Step 5: Layer the taco seasoning, rice, salsa, garlic, and black beans on top of each other. Do not stir.

    Step 6: Close and lock the lid. Turn the pressure release valve to sealing. Press manual high pressure and adjust the time to 4 minutes.

    Step 7: Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, carefully release any remaining pressure by turning the release valve to venting.

    Step 8: Remove the lid, and give everything a good stir.

    Step 9: Sprinkle the cheese over the top. Set the lid back on the pot and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.

    A bowl of cheesy taco rice topped with guacamole with tortilla chips in it.

    Serving suggestions

    Taco rice is delicious as-is. Top it with pico de gallo, guacamole, fresh cilantro, or sour cream, and serve it with tortilla chips, chopped lettuce, or tortillas.

    How to make this a freezer meal

    The cooked rice freezes and reheats well. To make this a freezer meal, cook the recipe as-directed.

    Let the cooked rice cool to room temperature. Transfer the cooled rice to a freezer-safe container. Freeze. The rice should keep for 2-3 months.

    A tortilla chip scooping up cheesy taco rice.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I double the recipe?

    You can! Simply double the ingredients (I use a 6 quart), and keep the cooking time the same.

    Can I make this recipe spicy?

    Sure! You can use hot taco seasoning and medium or hot salsa to add some heat to the dish.

    Storage

    Any leftover rice should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The leftovers will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.

    More Instant Pot ground beef recipes

    • Instant Pot Taco Casserole
    • Instant Pot Taco Salad
    • Instant Pot Ground Beef Gyros
    • Instant Pot Chipotle Chili

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    Instant Pot cheesy taco rice in a dish topped with guacamole.

    Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Rice

    Easy Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Rice recipe makes flavorful, one-pot taco rice.
    5 from 5 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes
    Pressure Release: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 34 minutes
    Servings: 5 servings
    Calories: 453kcal
    Author: Kate at Eating in an Instant

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound lean ground beef
    • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
    • 1 ½ cups beef broth
    • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
    • 1 cup chunky tomato salsa
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 15 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

    Instructions

    • Press sauté.
    • When the display says hot, add the ground beef.
    • Cook, stirring to break up the ground beef, until no longer pink.
    • Drain and return the ground beef to the inner pot.
    • Press cancel.
    • Add the beef broth, and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
    • Layer the taco seasoning, rice, salsa, garlic, and black beans on top of each other.
    • Do not stir.
    • Close and lock the lid. Turn the pressure release valve to sealing.
    • Press manual high pressure and adjust the time to 4 minutes.
    • Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
    • After 10 minutes, carefully release any remaining pressure by turning the release valve to venting.
    • Remove the lid, and give everything a good stir.
    • Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
    • Set the lid back on the pot and let it sit for 2-3 minutes to melt the cheese.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1226mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 573IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 5mg
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    1. JJ

      October 25, 2022 at 3:36 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! We put tortilla chips on bottom then topped with taco rice, sour cream, guacamole, pico and a sprinkle of cheese. I will make it again.

      Reply
      • Kate

        October 27, 2022 at 2:23 am

        Thank you! That's how we like it, too! =)

        Reply
    2. PJ

      August 17, 2022 at 12:35 pm

      5 stars
      So flavorful, we all loved it.

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 17, 2022 at 4:25 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Meredith

      August 16, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      How can i make this if i don't have an instant pot?

      Reply
      • Kate

        August 17, 2022 at 4:25 pm

        Hi! I haven't tested it that way, but you should be able to make this in a covered skillet on the stove. You will need to adjust the cooking time depending on the type of rice that you use, and you may find that you need to add additional broth.

        Reply

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