I am obsessed with Mexican food. Seriously, whenever I want something that’s quick, easy and indulgent, I go for Mexican food! I know that I can always make a fuss-free meal for myself that is not time-consuming if I’m going to make a Mexican recipe. And what’s so important to me? Mexcian recipes like this one are filling, flavorful and satisfying! I recently shared my Instant Pot fajita rice bowls recipe on the blog, and got AWESOME feedback! Thanks to everyone who shared pictures of their creations and tagged me on Facebook and Instagram! And that made me think that maybe I should also share my Instant Pot burrito bowl recipe with you. It may look similar to the fajita bowls, but trust me, it’s completely different! Different flavors, and ingredients and you’re going to love it as well. So let’s start…
Recommended Tools and Ingredients
An Instant Pot. I have Instant Pot Duo 6 Qt 7 in 1, it’s my favorite!I love these stainless steel measuring cups and use them every time I cook, as well as those measuring spoonsOlive oil, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oreganoYellow onion, garlic, green chili or jalapenoDiced chicken breastA can of black beans, diced tomatoes or salsa or RotelCanned or frozen corn kernelsLong grain rice, and vegetable or chicken stock
How to Make Instant Pot Burrito Bowls
Click on saute for 10 minutes, add oil and let the pot heat up. Cook the diced onion until it becomes soft and translucent. Add the chicken, and let it cook for a little. It will stay white, and there will be lots of moisture but that’s ok. Just cook until it’s no longer pink. Add a diced chili or jalapeno only if you dare! Also, add the minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute or until the garlic is fragrant. Now it’s time to add the seasonings. I used cumin, chili powder and dried oregano. Cook for 30 seconds or so then add the beans. You can add any beans that you like, but I usually go for canned black beans. Then add frozen or canned corn, and a can of tinned tomatoes or rotel. Make sure that you’re not adding to much heat to your recipe if you don’t like spicy food. And finally, add in the rice and the broth or stock. I use my homemade Instant Pot vegetable stock but you can add chicken stock if you prefer. Give everything a good mix, and make sure that you have enough liquid in your pot. See the picture below, that’s how much liquid you should have (just to cover the rice and the beans). Cover with the lid, and make sure that the valve is in sealing position. Click on manual or pressure cook (depending on what model of Instant Pot you have), choose “high pressure” and cook for 10 minutes. When the cooking is finished, quickly release the steam. Carefully open the lid, and fluff the rice with a fork. Make sure that the “keep warm” option is off as it can burn the rice. Serve with your favorite toppings in a bowl or in a tortilla wrap and enjoy!
Optional Toppings
Now let’s talk about the toppings! They’re completely optional, but they’re awesome! Below are a few ideas:
Pico de galoGrated cheddar cheeseSour creamSliced avocadoRefried beansLettuce
Top Tips
You can skip the chicken if you would like to make vegetarian burrito rice. You could also add more beans such as kidney beans for example.The chicken will not really brown as you saute it, there will be lots of moisture and it will just cook without browning. But once you add the seasonings, its color will change.Use canned beans, and either canned or frozen corn.Use vegetable or chicken stock, and once you pour it in the pot, it will cover the rice. Adding too much stock will result in soupy rice.
Make Burritos!
We almost never have any leftovers left, as we just devour the burrito rice in minutes. But when we do, we roll up the burrito rice in tortilla bread and make burritos. And who doesn’t love burritos?!
More Great Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot chicken wingsInstant Pot hibachi steakInstant Pot fajita riceInstant Pot steak fajitasInstant Pot chicken fajitasInstant Pot corn on the cobInstant Pot potato saladInstant Pot buttered potatoesInstant Pot chicken alfredo pastaInstant Pot mac and cheeseOr check out my Instant Pot recipe collection!
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