Pressure Cooker Taco Rice Bowls
Pressure Cooker Taco Rice Bowls feature tender chunks of spiced beef over fluffy yellow rice, layered with black beans, sweet corn, and a generous melt of Cheddar. The mix of warm taco seasoning, savory onions, and creamy cheese makes each bite rich and satisfying. Serve for weeknight dinners or pack for hearty make-ahead lunches.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Taco Rice Bowls, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 54
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting. Heat oil in the pressure cooker. Add beef and cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add onion, taco seasoning, 1/4 cup water, and garlic salt; stir to combine.
- 2
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 30 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring the remaining 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and stir for 1 minute. Cover the saucepan tightly with a lid. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the rice is tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- 4
Release the pressure naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
- 5
Divide the rice and beef among 6 reusable containers. Top with equal amounts of black beans, corn, and Cheddar cheese. Cover and refrigerate.
- Calories 902.65 kcal High 45%
- Protein 29.69 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 103.11 g 37%
- Total Fat 41.44 g High 53%
- Saturated Fat 13.16 g High 66%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 2143.09 mg High 93%
- Dietary Fiber 8.8 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 12.96 g --
- Added Sugars 1.5 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 528.28 mg Good Source 41%
- Iron 6.02 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 176.54 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 114.16 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 2.12 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Taco Rice Bowls is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Stew Meat, Black Beans, Garlic Salt, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 902.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Taco Rice Bowls made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Stew Meat, Black Beans, Garlic Salt, Olive Oil, Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Taco Rice Bowls?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 902.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Taco Rice Bowls easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Taco Rice Bowls healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Taco Rice Bowls has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 902.65 calories and 29.69 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2143.09 mg (93% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.16 g (66% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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