Combine tender flavorful rice with ground beef, vegetables and seasonings and you have Italian Beef & Rice. It’s easily gluten-free just by using the appropriate seasoning. Flavorful and filling Pressure Cooker Italian Beef & Rice comes together in 30 minutes and is a perfect recipe for your weeknight dinner menu.
Pressure Cooker Italian Beef & Rice
Combine tender flavorful rice with ground beef, vegetables and seasonings and you have Italian Beef & Rice. It’s easily gluten-free just by using the appropriate seasoning. Flavorful and filling Pressure Cooker Italian Beef & Rice comes together in 30 minutes and is a perfect recipe for your weeknight dinner menu. Here’s how I make Pressure Cooker Italian Beef & Rice.
Equipment Needed
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- electric pressure cooker (I used a 6 qt Mealthy)
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- silicone cooking spoon
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 2 cups white rice
- 16 oz frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1x 28 oz can diced tomatoes seasoned with basil, garlic and oregano
- 2 cups water
- 4-6 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
Set the pressure cooker to saute.
Place the ground beef into the pot and then brown it.
Once the meat has finished browning, then you add in the rice, seasonings, water, vegetables and tomatoes (in that order).
Place the lid onto the pressure cooker and then close it to seal.
Set the pressure cooker to cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes.
Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then do a quick pressure release.
Serve immediately with shredded mozzarella cheese as garnish.
If you’re looking for other Instant Pot rice recipes, be sure to check out my recipes for Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Rice, Instant Pot Ham And Pineapple Rice, Gluten-free Instant Pot Cheesy Rice, Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice, Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Rice, and Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice.
Pressure Cooker Italian Beef & Rice
Instructions
Set the pressure cooker to saute. Place the ground beef into the pot and then brown it. Once the meat has finished browning, then you add in the rice, seasonings, water, vegetables and tomatoes (in that order). Place the lid onto the pressure cooker and then close it to seal. Set the pressure cooker to cook on manual high pressure for 8 minutes. Let pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then do a quick pressure release. Serve immediately with shredded mozzarella cheese as garnish.




Carol Cassara
Tuesday 5th of June 2018
That looks SO good and appetizing, the pictures made me hungry! I love the flavors and you know it comes together well because of the pressure cooker!
Anosa Malanga
Monday 4th of June 2018
Wow, this looks awesome and delicious. I love that it is also easy to prepare. I am looking forward to make this recipe too.
Nichole Arnold
Saturday 2nd of June 2018
I am on the fence about a pressure cooker but this recipe looks great. I think the whole family would enjoy it!
Cathy M
Saturday 2nd of June 2018
I love using our pressure cooker. It cuts down on time, and food is always well prepared. I'll have to make this sometime!
sara
Saturday 2nd of June 2018
This looks like such a delicious summer dinner. I enjoy using a pressure cooker to save time and keep the kitchen cooler.