This Instant Pot Mexican Style Beef and Rice is a quick and easy one pot dinner that's perfect for busy nights when you want something comforting and flavorful. Made with ground beef and rice, this Tex Mex inspired casserole comes together fast in the pressure cooker and delivers bold, familiar flavors the whole family loves.

It's the kind of Instant Pot dinner recipe that feels hearty and satisfying without a lot of effort.

Designed as a gluten free Instant Pot recipe, this Mexican beef and rice casserole is ideal for weeknight dinners or a simple family supper. Everything cooks together in one pot, creating a cozy rice casserole with tender beef and classic Mexican style seasoning.

If you're looking for an easy ground beef dinner in the Instant Pot that's reliable, filling, and crowd pleasing, this recipe is a go to favorite.

For more Instant Pot recipes try: The Best Gluten Free Instant Pot Recipes

If you are looking for more beef recipes try: 10 Easy Gluten Free Beef Recipes

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Ground Beef
• Dried Oregano
• Ground Cumin
• Ground Coriander
• Smoked Paprika
• Chili Powder
• Sea Salt
• Coarse Ground Black Pepper
• Yellow Onion
• Minced Garlic
• Red Bell Pepper
• Orange Bell Pepper
• Tomato Paste
• Corn
• Jasmine Rice
• Chicken Broth
• Cheddar Cheese
• Mozzarella Cheese

Instructions

Set your Instant Pot to saute. Add the olive oil and ground beef. Break up the ground beef and cook until almost done.

Add the spices and stir to combine. Add the onion, garlic and peppers. Cook about 4 minutes until they are tender.

Add the tomato paste, corn, and chicken broth. Stir to mix the ingredients completely. Then add the rice evenly on top, but do not stir so it doesn't burn on the bottom.

Place your lid on the pressure pot and set the manual setting to cook for 18 minutes.

Let the Instant Pot slow release the steam after the cook time to make sure your rice is completely cooked and the mixture isn't soupy.

After the steam has slow released take the lid off the Instant Pot and add half the cheeses. Stir the cheese into the rice mixture.

Dish up the Instant Pot Mexican Style Beef and Rice and serve with the rest of the cheese sprinkled on top.

Frequently Asked Questions

I love to make this recipe for holidays and gatherings. It's easy to make and always well loved for meals. It's easy to pair any vegetable side dishes with this to make a complete meal.

If you are looking for side dishes you might enjoy my Gluten Free Zucchini Squash and Corn Casserole, my Easy Fried Frozen Corn, my Cheesy Slow Cooker Creamed Corn, or my Pineapple Coleslaw.

You can find all of my meal recipes here: Gluten Free Meal Recipes

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Pork Tenderloin
• Sea Salt
• Coarse Ground Black Pepper
• Garlic Powder
• Ground Mustard
• Unsalted Butter
• Yellow Onion
• Dried Prunes
• Chicken Broth
• Balsamic Vinegar

Instructions

Heat your oven to 350 degrees.

In your dutch oven over medium high heat add the olive oil. Let it heat up while you pat the salt, pepper, garlic powder and ground mustard into the pork tenderloin.

Carefully place the tenderloin into the heated dutch oven. Sear on each side until browned. This should take about 10 minutes total.

Put the lid on the dutch oven and cook at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the tenderloin is at least 155 degrees.

Carefully remove the pork tenderloin from the hot pan and place on a cutting board to rest.

While the meat is resting make the prune sauce. In a 2 quart saucepan over medium heat add the olive oil and butter. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes.

Add the prunes, chicken broth, balsamic vinegar and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to medium low. Cook until the mixture reduces to a sauce, about 5 minutes.

Cut the pork tenderloin into medallions and serve with prune sauce over top.

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Storage

Store the leftovers in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Store the pork and sauce separately if possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are looking for more easy gluten free meals you might also enjoy my Gluten Free Creamy Beef and Mushroom Pasta, my Gluten Free Slow Cooker Spaghetti, my Gluten Free Instant Pot Chicken & Dumplings, my Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole, or my Gluten Free Taco Casserole.

I also have a round up of my favorite gluten free beef recipes here: 10 Easy Gluten Free Beef Recipes

Ingredients

• Olive Oil
• Ground Beef
• Onion
• Minced Garlic
• Sea Salt
• Coarse Ground Black Pepper
• Chili Powder
• Paprika
• Gluten Free Brown Rice Elbow Pasta
• Beef Broth
• Milk
• Cheddar Cheese
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Ketchup
• Spicy Brown Mustard

Instructions

In a large 6-quart dutch oven over medium heat add the olive oil and begin to brown the ground beef. After most of the ground beef is cooked with just a little pink showing add the onion and minced garlic. Cook for a couple more minutes until the onion is translucent. 

Add the salt, pepper, chili powder and paprika and cook for about one minute.

Add the elbow pasta, beef broth and milk to the mixture. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer for 7-8 minutes stirring often until the pasta is el dente. I like to test my pasta with a fork to make sure I can easily cut it in half and there isn't any crunch left to the pasta.

Remove the dutch oven from heat and stir in the shredded cheese, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup and mustard until well blended and creamy.

Serve immediately.

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Frequently Asked Questions