Pressure Cooker Mexican Rice Food

INSTANT POT MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Prepare Ingredients: Mince half of a small onion & 4 cloves of garlic. Rinse rice 2 - 3 times under cold water to remove some extra starch. (Note: This helps prevent the "Burn Error"). Be sure to drain the rice well.
• Brown Chicken in Instant Pot: Press "Saute" button to "Sauté More" function to heat up Instant Pot. Wait until it says "HOT" on the screen. Add 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil in Instant Pot. Pat dry chicken with a paper towel, then lightly season one side of the chicken with kosher salt and black pepper. Place 1½ lb (680g) chicken thighs in Instant Pot (seasoned side face down), then brown for 3.5 minutes. Lightly season the other side of chicken with salt and black pepper. Flip the chicken, and brown this side for another 3.5 minutes. Set aside the browned chicken thighs.
• Saute Onions & Spices: Add diced onions, then saute for 3 minutes. *Note: If you're using onion powder & garlic powder, saute them together with all the other spices for a minute instead. Add in minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp (3g) smoked paprika, a pinch of dried basil, a pinch of dried oregano, and ½ tsp (1.5g) ground cumin, then saute for another minute.
• Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot. *Note: Make sure to deglaze really well for this Mexican Rice recipe! Add in another cup (250ml) of unsalted chicken stock.
• Pressure Cook Mexican Rice: If you used minced onion and garlic, blend the liquid mixture with an immersion blender. *Note: If you're substituting them with ½ tbsp (5g) onion powder & ½ tsp (2.4g) garlic powder, skip this blending step. Add in ½ tsp (3.8g) table salt, then mix well. Add browned chicken thighs in Instant Pot. Add in 2 cups (400g) well-drained white rice. *Pro Tip: Make sure to add the chicken in Instant Pot first, and then the rice on top to avoid the "Burn" error. Ensure all the rice is fully submerged in the stock. Layer 2 tbsp (30g) tomato paste on the very top. Do not mix. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cook at High Pressure 8 minutes + Natural Release 10 minutes. Open the lid carefully.
• Mix & Season: It'll look a bit too watery at first, that's normal! Once you start mixing all the ingredients, it'll all come together nicely. You can serve the chicken as is or shred them up. Make sure to taste the chicken and rice, then adjust the seasoning accordingly (for reference, we added roughly 2 - 3 pinches of salt to open up the flavors).
• Serve: Garnish the Mexican rice with freshly chopped parsley, then serve.

PRESSURE COOKER MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Sauté rice, onion, garlic, and salt in olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant.
• Mix water and tomato paste until thoroughly combined, then add into the pressure cooker along with the jalapeño, whole.
• Lock lid onto the pressure cooker and bring to pressure over high heat.
• Once pressure is reached, reduce the heat just enough to maintain the pressure.
• Cook white rice for 3 minutes, and brown rice for 22 minutes.
• Allow pressure to release naturally. Release any remaining pressure after 15 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork, and serve hot.
• Sauté rice, onion, garlic, and salt in olive oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until fragrant.
• Mix water and tomato paste until thoroughly combined, then add into the pressure cooker along with the jalapeño, whole.
• Lock lid onto the pressure cooker and select the High Pressure function.
• Cook white rice for 3 minutes, and brown rice for 22 minutes.
• Allow pressure to release naturally. Release any remaining pressure after 15 minutes.
• Fluff rice with a fork, and serve hot.

RICE COOKER MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• combine all ingredients in rice cooker.
• cook according to manufacturer instructions.
• when cooking time finished let it sit uncovered for 3 minutes or so to thicken.
• stir before serving.

INSTANT POT® MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®); select Saute function and adjust to medium. Cover the bottom of the pot with avocado oil. Cook and stir onion until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add rice to the pot and mix until coated with oil and lightly browned. Pour in chicken stock; stir any browned bits off the bottom of the pot. Mix in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Close and lock the lid. Seal the vent and select high pressure function. Set timer for 7 minutes; allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir rice before serving.

PRESSURE COOKER STEW MEAT WITH SAUCE FOR MEXICAN RICE

Steps:

• Add all pressure cooker ingredients, stir so meat is coated.
• Put lid and seal on.Put gauge over steam vent.Turn heat to medium high to raise pressure to 15#, turn heat down so the pressure is regulated. Cook 15 minutes at 15 pounds pressure. Note: 20 minutes and the meat gets a little dry if there are no bones. Take off burner and let set until there is no more steam.
• Drain meat and save the juices.
• When meat is cool, freeze. You may use for stroganoff, stew, flour & season and braise for gravies with boiled noodles or chop for pulled beef sandwiches.
• Add water to the saved juice tomake four cups of sauce. Add the remaining sauce ingredients,salt, chili pepper, cumin, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika & bay leaf to a four quart saucepan. Add the diced pepper and onions. Simmer for 10 minutes or the green pepper and onions are starting to get soft.Cool. Freeze.
• Note: This sauce is for 2 cups uncooked rice. When ready to make Mexican Rice, thaw the sauce in large saucepan low heat.When thawed, bring to a simmer, add rice, stir, then cover, on low heat for about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bay leave before serving. Add more hot sauce if desired.

PRESSURE COOKER MEXICAN BEEF RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in the bottom of an electric pressure cooker set on Saute. Add beef, onion, chili powder, salt, and cumin (see Cook's Note). Cook and stir, breaking up beef to crumble it, until browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in water, salsa, and rice.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
• Set pressure cooker back to Saute; add black beans, corn, and cilantro. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beans and corn are heated through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish; top with shredded Cheddar cheese.