Instant Pot Ground Beef with Rice and Vegetables

1

Turn Instant Pot to saute and add some vegetable oil. When heated add diced onions, mushrooms and lean ground beef.

2

Scrape the bottom of pot as you stir to prevent a burn message later. Saute for about 3 minutes. The beef will still have a lot of pink remaining.

3

Add 2 1/2 cups water and deglaze the pot.

4

Add a packet of gravy mix to 2 1/2 cups of beef broth and add this mixture to the Pot.

5

Pour in some rice. Do not stir. Sprinkle in some frozen mixed vegetables. Do not stir.

6

Add some BBQ sauce, maple syrup and soy sauce. Do not stir.

7

Place lid on Instant Pot, turn steam release handle to sealing position and set Pot to Pressure Cook High for 8 minutes.

8

When finished turn steam release handle to venting position with a quick release.At this point it may be a thin sauce and can be served as soup.

9

If you prefer it thicker and more like a stew turn the saute function on and add a second packet of brown gravy mix. Stir until well blended.

10

Turn the Instant Pot off and allow the Ground Beef with Rice and Vegetables to cool a bit before serving. It will continue to thicken as it cools.

11

Serve.

12

Enjoy!