Instant Pot Mexican Rice

by ashez
Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Quick Notes: I have no idea how authentic this Instant Pot Mexican Rice is or is not. This is just how I make it, and it is pretty fucking nom.

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

Instant Pot Mexican Rice

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Serves: 4 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Nutrition facts: 20 calories 20 fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups long-grain rice
  • 2 cups stock (vegetable or chicken is fine)
  • 1/2 white onion, chopped
  • 1 14 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Set your instant pot to saute mode (medium) and bring two tablespoons of vegetable oil to temperature.
  2. Add your rice and onions and saute it in the pot until the rice is lightly browned.  Watch it closely because it burns easily. 
  3. Once the rice is browned, throw everything else in the pot, close, seal and manual cook for 6 minutes.
  4. Allow an 8 minute natural release.
  5. Release remaining pressure.
  6. Fluff rice and serve. 

Goes great with our Chicken Enchilasagna or Pork Chile Verde.

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