Texas Tornado Casserole–a one-pot Instant Pot beef and rice bowl with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, roasted corn and salsa for a quick 30-minute Mexican-inspired dinner the whole family will love.
Texas Tornado Casserole
This was a weeknight winner! It came together quickly and was super yummy. Try to find the roasted corn blend at your grocery store…it’s really a game changer. The Baja roasted corn brings just a hint of sweetness and char that adds so much flavor. I love how everyone can customize their bowl with toppings that they like. If you’re feeding picky eaters or need a reliable weeknight dinner this one is a keeper! (Recipe adapted from Texas Tornado Bake on The Scramble).
Ingredients/Substitution Ideas
- Lean ground beef–or ground turkey
- Onion–or shallot
- Kosher salt
- Black pepper
- Water
- Better Than Bouillon chicken base–or chicken bouillon granules
- Long grain white rice–or converted rice
- Cumin
- Chili powder
- Garlic powder
- Smoked paprika
- Frozen Baja roasted corn blend–this is frozen corn with peppers, onions and black beans. Find it in the frozen vegetable aisle.
- Salsa or picante sauce–use mild or hot depending on preference
- Optional Toppings: shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican blend), sour cream, sliced avocado and cilantro
Steps
Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease. Stir in the salt and pepper.
Pour in water and bouillon and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
Sprinkle in the rice. Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Add in the corn blend and the salsa.
Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
Stir. Scoop onto plates and top with desired toppings.
Notes/Tips
- This was a one pot meal for us but you can serve alongside some shredded lettuce, refried beans and tortillas.
- This recipe is gluten free.
- Make sure to sprinkle the rice evenly and don’t stir before pressure cooking. This helps prevent the burn notice.
- I used my 4 quart Instant Pot*. You can also make this in a 3, 6 or 8 quart pot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container* in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This recipe freezes well. Cool completely, portion into freezer containers, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently.
- Other recipes you can make with the baja roasted corn blend is Raised Eyebrow Casserole.
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Texas Tornado Casserole
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (plus 10 minute NPR)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
Description
A one-pot Instant Pot beef and rice bowl with seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, roasted corn and salsa for a quick 30-minute Mexican-inspired dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 8 oz lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp Better than Bouillon chicken base
- 2/3 cup long grain white rice
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 1/3 cups frozen baja roasted corn blend
- 2/3 cup salsa or picante sauce
- Toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onions. Brown for 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease. Stir in the salt and pepper.
- Pour in water and bouillon and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
- Sprinkle in the rice. Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Add in the corn blend and the salsa.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- Stir. Scoop onto plates and top with desired toppings.
- Category: Beef
- Method: Instant Pot
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