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March 5, 2020

Instant Pot Cheesy Beef Burrito Bowls

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Instant Pot Cheesy Beef Burrito Bowls—all the cheesy, delicious innards of a beef burrito made in one pot, your Instant Pot. Scoop it into bowls and top with sour cream, pico de gallo and avocado for a most desirable dinner experience.

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Instant Pot Cheesy Beef Burrito Bowls

What an easy one pot meal! Instant Pot Cheesy Beef Burrito Bowls are a great weeknight dinner that everyone will love. You can top it however you like or even roll up the mixture into a soft, warm flour tortilla. Burrito bowls are also a great option to meal prep and then pack into lunch containers for the whole week. You can make this to your liking with brown rice, white rice, quinoa or even cauliflower. Keep reading for directions on all these options.

Can I make burrito bowls with white rice?

I used brown rice for this recipe. However you can easily use white rice! Long grain white rice, basmati rice, converted/parboiled rice all need 1 ½ cups of broth to 1 cup of rice. Change the cooking time to 5 minutes with a 10 minute natural pressure release. For jasmine rice rinse it first and then use a 1 to 1 cup ratio of water to rice and pressure cook for 4 minutes with a natural pressure release.

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Can I make burrito bowls with quinoa?

Yes! You can use 1 cup of rinsed quinoa to a 1 ½ cup broth ratio. Cook the quinoa for only 1 minute with a 10 minute natural pressure release.

Can I make burrito bowls with riced cauliflower?

Riced cauliflower is not great pressure cooked! It cooks way too fast. If you want to make this recipe with cauliflower rice I would brown the beef with the taco seasoning. Then stir in your desired amount of cauliflower rice, ¼ cup of broth, black beans, rotel and corn. Heat through using the saute setting and stir often. When it’s heated through stir in the cheese and serve.

Can I make burrito bowls with ground turkey or ground chicken?

Yes! You can use pretty much any ground meat that you like. I’ve made this with ground turkey and it tastes amazing.

Is this recipe gluten free?

If you use a gluten free taco seasoning like McCormick® Gluten-Free Taco Seasoning Mix then this recipe is gluten free. Make sure to check your broth label as well to see that it does not contain gluten.

What should I serve with Instant Pot Cheesy Beef Burrito Bowls?

The toppings are what make this cheesy beef burrito bowl pop! I love serving this with diced fresh tomatoes or pico de gallo and a dollop of sour cream. For over the top yumminess I love topping the rice with diced avocados or guacamole. I love snipping up some cilantro and sprinkling it over the top. Get creative! Some other options are picante sauce or salsa, tortilla chips, fritos and extra cheese. You can also roll up the mixture into a soft flour tortilla.

Can I freeze the leftovers?

Yes! Rice freezes fairly well. You can keep rice in the freezer for up to one month and it will still retain its moisture and taste. Pack into airtight containers and freeze for lunch or dinner another day!

More Ground Beef Instant Pot Recipes…

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Instant Pot Cheesy Beef Burrito Bowls


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes (plus 10 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
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All the cheesy, delicious innards of a beef burrito made in one pot, your Instant Pot. Scoop it into bowls and top with sour cream, pico de gallo and avocado for a most desirable dinner experience. 


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean or extra lean ground beef
  • 2–3 Tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 1/3 cup beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cup frozen corn
  • 4 oz Mexican cheese blend
  • Toppings: cilantro, pico de gallo, sour cream, avocados, etc.

Instructions

  1. Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. When the display says HOT add in the beef and break it up*. Add in the taco seasoning. Brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes. Add in the broth and deglaze the pot. 
  2. Sprinkle in the rice. Layer the Rotel, black beans and corn on top. 
  3. Cover the Instant Pot and lock the lid into place. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 22 minutes. When the time is up let the pot sit for 10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  4. Stir in the cheese. 
  5. Scoop into bowls and add your desired toppings.  

Notes

I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1*. You can also make this in your 3 quart pot with no changes. If you make this in your 8 quart pot increase the broth to 1.5 cups. 

I used brown rice for this recipe. However you can easily use white rice! Long grain white rice, basmati rice, converted/parboiled rice all need 1 ½ cups of broth to 1 cup of rice. Change the cooking time to 5 minutes with a 10 minute natural pressure release. For jasmine rice rinse it first and then use a 1 to 1 cup ratio of water to rice and pressure cook for 4 minutes with a natural pressure release.

  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Instant Pot

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60 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Beef, Can Be Gluten Free, Instant Pot, Mexican, Rice, Summer Tagged With: can be dairy free

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  1. Svott says

    October 7, 2022 at 10:54 am

    I used burrito seasoning (Ortega) instead of taco taco seasoning and added in some chopped roasted red peppers. Seemed like a tasty idea. Your recipes have gotten me really into using my instant pot! 🙂

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 7, 2022 at 12:58 pm

      I love that idea!

      Reply
  2. Diane says

    June 14, 2022 at 5:16 pm

    Hi there.
    Just made this recipie.Very Good! Easy too! Added onion and garlic to gr beef. Used can corn. Did not add cheese because I wanted to test the flavour and well ya know….cheese make everything better. Rice was perfect. I have never commented on a recipie so you are the winner!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 15, 2022 at 10:05 am

      ahhh thanks Diane!! you are awesome!

      Reply
  3. Pam Sellers says

    June 10, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    I halved the rice and served it on tostada shells. Topped it with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and homemade salsa. Very good.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      June 11, 2022 at 3:42 pm

      that sounds like a perfect dinner!

      Reply
  4. Sarah says

    September 14, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Looks good – could I add chopped bell peppers to this? Would that work or get soggy?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 14, 2021 at 12:45 pm

      You could add it after pressure cooking. Bell peppers don’t hold up well when pressure cooked!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        September 17, 2021 at 5:14 am

        Thanks! I parboiled some and added at the end – it was perfect!! Rave reviews from my husband – he said, and I quote, ‘this is the best thing I’ve ever eaten!’

        ★★★★★

        Reply
        • Karen says

          September 17, 2021 at 9:01 pm

          Wow that is so fun to hear!

          Reply
  5. Rebecca says

    March 4, 2021 at 7:51 am

    This is wonderful!! It makes a HUGE amount of food though (I live alone). Do you think this would freeze well? I certainly haven’t minded eating it several days in a row, but I also think it’d be nice to stick some in the freezer for a quick meal when I’m busy!

    ★★★★★

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    • Rebecca says

      March 4, 2021 at 7:53 am

      LOL sorry I just went back and read the top portion before the recipe, you’ve already answered that question. Thanks again for a wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Karen says

        March 4, 2021 at 1:02 pm

        You’re welcome!

        Reply
  6. Jenny says

    December 28, 2020 at 5:13 pm

    Hi! Can you use canned corn as opposed to frozen?

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    • Karen says

      December 28, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      sure thing, that would be fine.

      Reply
  7. Mike says

    September 20, 2020 at 7:28 pm

    I’m so thankful for your recipes – I’m a single dad and sometimes it’s tough finding new nutritional recipes that’ll appeal to my son. Just cooked the this recipe, it was really tasty! After dishing up, I crumbled some tortilla chips over the top and stirred them in. It was a nice final touch and a real hit with my son. Thanks again, you folks are great!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 21, 2020 at 1:27 pm

      Yum my stomach just grumbled!

      Reply
  8. Janet Hough says

    September 5, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    Karren,
    I notice you are using a lot of Rotel now. I would like to suggest you use “Original” and not “Mild”- I think you would be happier. It has a little “kick” but not enough to knock you down. I would guess the “mild” has none. They recently (maybe 5 years ago) got bought out by a company that “knows it all” and they added the mild. Another Yankee that came down here to “save us”! I buy this in the case from Sam’s – probably Costco has it too.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      September 7, 2020 at 11:20 am

      I would be totally okay with the original but I have a son who thinks everything is spicy, so I do it for him. I do love Rotel!

      Reply
  9. Vanessa Robertson says

    August 24, 2020 at 10:08 am

    Made this last night and it was delicious! My husband loved it too! Thank you. Will definitely be making it again soon. I crushed tortilla chips in a bowl and put it on top.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      August 24, 2020 at 11:51 am

      That sounds so tasty! Love it!

      Reply
  10. Katie Gonzalez says

    May 7, 2020 at 6:35 pm

    The recipe looks so good. I tried it tonight and followed exactly with no stirring of the tomatoes/rice/beans/corn. Got the burn notice. 😢

    ★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 11, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Bummer! What size pot did you use?

      Reply
  11. Lauren Cohen says

    April 1, 2020 at 9:28 pm

    AMAZING RECIPE! I made it for my family. My husband, and daughters, ages 9 and 10, ALL LOVED IT. That rarely happens. Next time I am going to try doubling so we have leftovers.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      April 2, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      Yay! I’m so happy to hear you had success at your dinner table Lauren.

      Reply
      • Rusty says

        July 30, 2020 at 2:05 pm

        If doubling, do I use same cooking times?
        Thanks!

        Reply
        • Karen says

          August 4, 2020 at 2:18 pm

          yep! https://www.365daysofcrockpot.com/how-to-double-instant-pot-recipes/

          Reply
  12. Toniann says

    March 31, 2020 at 10:49 am

    Hello, can you use refried beans in place of black beans? Looking to make this tonight. Thank you for your tips, suggestions, and recipes. Everything I have made has been wonderful.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 31, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      Yes I think you could do that. I might be quite creamy and yummy. I would dollop the refried beans on top instead of the black beans and cook according to the directions.

      Reply
      • Toniann says

        April 2, 2020 at 6:13 am

        Thanks Karen. I didn’t get your reply early enough (time difference) so I took a chance and just added them with everything else. Surprisingly, it wasn’t mushy. I put it on a bed of lettuce, added some fresh tomatoes, scallions and avocado and we loved it. Thanks for the information, another keeper for my collection. P.S. I omitted the corn, I’m not a fan 🥴

        ★★★★★

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        • Karen says

          April 2, 2020 at 12:38 pm

          So glad it all worked out!

          Reply
  13. Karen J says

    March 30, 2020 at 1:24 pm

    Hi Karen. Can I substitute ground turkey for ground beef?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 30, 2020 at 2:31 pm

      Yes absolutely!

      Reply
  14. Sharon says

    March 15, 2020 at 8:33 am

    Tasted great. Topped it with shredded lettuce, cilantro, homemade salsa, black olives and scallions. Would also be great with chopped tomatoes and additional cheese on top.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 16, 2020 at 1:26 pm

      I love the idea of topping it with shredded lettuce!

      Reply
  15. Macey says

    March 11, 2020 at 1:19 pm

    This was a real hit with both my husband and me! I am having lots of fun making your instant pot recipes and I am so glad I found this site via Six Sisters. Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 11, 2020 at 2:03 pm

      So happy to hear you enjoyed it Macey! Love the Six Sisters 🙂

      Reply
  16. Julie Chandler says

    March 9, 2020 at 4:27 pm

    If I want to use white rice, are you saying that I only cook it for 5 minutes instead of 22 minutes like you do with the brown rice?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 9, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      Yes that is right! White rice cooks very quick. Do use a 10 minute natural pressure release with it though.

      Reply
      • Julie Chandler says

        March 15, 2020 at 5:20 pm

        Thank you. It was a hit with my family. We plan to cook it again soon and often.

        Reply
        • Karen says

          March 16, 2020 at 1:19 pm

          Yay!

          Reply
  17. PawanKY says

    March 6, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    Also, reading https://bakingreview.com/8-quart-instant-pot/ may be helpful here.

    Reply
  18. Nelson says

    March 6, 2020 at 1:30 pm

    You stated to use 1 1/2 cups more of water when using the 8 quart. There is no water in the recipe so how can you use 1 1/2 cups more?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 7, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Sorry I meant broth. Increase the broth to 1.5 cups.

      Reply
    • Jenn says

      March 11, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      I think it’s 1.5 cups total if 8 quart not in addition to 1 1/3??

      Reply
      • Karen says

        March 12, 2020 at 12:26 pm

        Right.

        Reply
  19. Darlene says

    March 5, 2020 at 4:15 pm

    Do you layer the ingredients or stir before cooking?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 5, 2020 at 7:44 pm

      I just layered them. No stirring.

      Reply
  20. Joann G says

    March 5, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    Can fresh cauliflower rice be used in place of the rice?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 5, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Riced cauliflower is not great pressure cooked! It cooks way too fast. If you want to make this recipe with cauliflower rice I would brown the beef with the taco seasoning. Then stir in your desired amount of cauliflower rice, ¼ cup of broth, black beans, rotel and corn. Heat through using the saute setting and stir often. When it’s heated through stir in the cheese and serve.

      Reply
  21. Pat says

    March 5, 2020 at 1:38 pm

    Could chicken breasts be used in place of the ground beef? I’ve looked at your ranch chicken taco rice which is similar but I like the Rotel in the burrito bowls plus my daughter does not eat beef.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 5, 2020 at 3:08 pm

      Are you using brown rice or white rice? Because that will depend on if you cut up the chicken or keep it whole to cook.

      Reply
  22. Ron Hodges says

    March 5, 2020 at 12:27 pm

    Karen, thanks for all the great recipes and Instant Pot tips. I’m looking forward to trying this recipe. Can I use pinto beans instead of black beans? I don’t care for black beans much.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 5, 2020 at 1:29 pm

      Absolutely!

      Reply
  23. kct3937 says

    March 5, 2020 at 12:17 pm

    Hi,
    Any experience with timing and generally for brown Basmati rice? I picked up some from Costco last week…looked interesting.

    Reply
    • Roberta says

      March 5, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      I have the same question about the brown basmati rice ! Also from Costo ! Great minds think alike ! 😁
      This recipe looks delicious can’t wait to try it !
      Thanks for the recipe Karen !

      Reply
      • Karen says

        March 5, 2020 at 1:28 pm

        Try it with the 22 minute cooking time. It should work!

        Reply
    • Karen says

      March 5, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Hey, I have read that it is the same as regular brown rice as far as timing and water ratio goes 🙂

      Reply
  24. Fay Dozier says

    March 5, 2020 at 12:08 pm

    This is the almost the exact recipe for Chicken Taco Rice except for using beef. I made the Chicken Taco Rice last week and hubby said it was a keeper.

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      March 5, 2020 at 12:08 pm

      Oh ha! I didn’t even realize that. Well both are good recipes 🙂

      Reply

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