Instant Pot Dirty Rice

Instant Pot Dirty Rice

8 servings
Tasty, easy, and taking only 25 minutes to make, this Instant Pot Dirty Rice is a great weeknight meal that is filling and flavorful!

Ingredients

  • ground beef
    2 lb
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • yellow onion

    diced

    1 large
  • green bell pepper

    cored and diced

    1
  • celery stalks

    diced

    2
  • garlic cloves

    minced

    3
  • thyme
    ¼ tsp
  • dried oregano
    ½ tsp
  • creole seasoning
    1 tbsp
  • worcestershire
    1 tbsp
  • salt and pepper
    to taste
  • long grain white rice
    1 c
  • beef broth
    2 c
  • bay leaf
    1
  • sliced green onions

    for garnish

  • chopped fresh parsley

    for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Turn your Instant Pot on to Saute mode.

  2. 2

    Add the oil to the bottom of the Instant Pot to warm and then add the ground beef. Saute until the meat is crumbled and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Stir in the onions, celery and bell peppers. Saute for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

  4. 4

    Add in the remaining ingredients with the bay leaf on top and place the lid on the Instant Pot. Set the steam valve to sealed and select manual high pressure for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    After 10 minutes, turn the steam valve to release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.

  7. 7

    Discard the bay leaf and stir in the green onions. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve, enjoy!

Instant Pot Dirty Rice

Instant Pot Dirty Rice

25 min8 servings406 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving a hearty, flavor-packed meal that comes together in a flash? This Instant Pot Dirty Rice recipe is your weeknight hero, delivering authentic, satisfying flavors in just 25 minutes.The magic of the Instant Pot truly shines here, transforming simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful and filling main course with minimal effort. It layers aromatic vegetables, robust ground beef, and classic seasonings, all cooked to perfection under pressure, ensuring every grain of rice absorbs that rich, savory goodness.Get ready for a truly satisfying culinary experience. This Instant Pot Dirty Rice presents a beautifully balanced medley of textures and tastes. You'll find incredibly tender, seasoned ground beef mingling with perfectly cooked long grain white rice, each grain infused with the savory essence of beef broth and classic spices like thyme and oregano. The diced yellow onion, green bell pepper, and celery cook down to add a foundational layer of aromatic sweetness and subtle crunch, while creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce provide that distinctive, savory depth. It's a rich, flavorful, and incredibly hearty main course, effortlessly created in your pressure cooker, making it an ideal choice for a comforting family dinner.This Instant Pot Dirty Rice is delicious as written, but offers room for personal touches. You can easily adjust the heat and flavor intensity by modifying the amount of creole seasoning to your preference. Don't be afraid to add a little extra for a bolder kick. For an even fresher aromatic finish, increase the amounts of sliced green onions and chopped fresh parsley used as garnish, adding vibrancy to each hearty serving.This hearty Instant Pot Dirty Rice is a complete meal on its own, perfect for busy weeknights when you need something delicious and substantial fast. Serve it hot, garnished with plenty of fresh green onions and chopped parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

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