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    Home » Recipes » Easy Weeknight Dinners

    Instant Pot Mexican Casserole

    Published: Sep 2, 2021 · Last Updated: Sep 2, 2021 by Seanna Borrows · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. · 19 Comments

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    Instant Pot Mexican Casserole - This tasty recipe, made with ground beef, pantry staples and Homemade Taco Seasoning, is an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. So satisfying and delicious!

    White plate full of Instant Pot Mexican Casserole with topped with fresh avocado.
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    • What Makes This Recipe Work
    • Here's What You Need
    • How to Make It
    • Tasty Toppers
    • Using An Instant Pot
    • Substitutions
    • How To Reheat A Casserole
    • Meal Prep Idea
    • Video: Watch How to Make It
    • More Easy Weeknight Dinners
    • More Casserole Recipes
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    An Easy Instant Pot Recipe that you can have on the table in 35 minutes or less. What could be better! Except this Bonus: This recipe works with these other 3 proteins: ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground bison. Use whatever ground meat you have available.

    Don't miss our other delicious casserole recipes like our Pizza Casserole and Easy Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole.

    What Makes This Recipe Work

    Secret to this Easy Instant Pot Recipe...is all in the cooking method.

    In this recipe, we are using the Instant Pot Duo Plus on its Pressure Cooker setting which cooks food in a fraction of the time of other cooking methods.

    Here's What You Need

    List of Individual ingredients for Instant Pot Mexican Casserole.

    How to Make It

    This easy instant pot recipe is super simple to make in around 35 minutes. We'll show you how!

    Process collage showing 4 steps of Instant Pot Mexican Casserole Recipe.
    1. Brown Ground Beef in some oil using the Sauté setting on your Instant Pot.
    2. Add Garlic and Onion and cook until softened.
    3. Add remaining Ingredients, making sure the rice is fully submerged under the water and there are no bits of food stuck to the sides of the pot above the waterline.
    4. Close Lid on Instant Pot and use the Pressure Cook setting to cook this tasty recipe for 20 minutes following the instructions for your Instant Pot.
    Spoonful of Instant Pot Mexican Casserole being raised out of the instant pot.

    Tasty Toppers

    Serve with your favorite Mexican toppings:

    • Diced Avocado
    • Guacamole
    • Fresh Diced Tomatoes
    • Minced Onions
    • Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
    • Sour Cream
    • Salsa
    Instant Pot Mexican Casserole finished in pot with toppings.

    Using An Instant Pot

    What does an Instant Pot do?

    An Instant Pot is 7 kitchen appliances in 1. It's a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté/searing, yogurt maker, and warmer. The pressure cooker setting cooks in a fraction of the time of traditional cooking methods.

    Is an Instant Pot worth it?

    An Instant Pot is a total game-changer. The first time I used my Instant Pot, I was absolutely sold on its functionality. The instructions were easy to follow and it produced a perfectly cooked meal that met my expectations. It's easy to use and makes weeknight meal prep a breeze. My favorite recipe so far is for Instant Pot Mexican Casserole. So delicious!

    What is the best thing to cook in an Instant Pot?

    Instant Pots are great for cooking: Meats, soups and stews, casseroles, mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, and yogurt.

    Substitutions

    Bonus Proteins - This tasty recipe works with these bonus proteins: ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground bison. Mexican Casserole with ground beef is the traditional protein to use. But these other proteins work just as well. Use whatever sounds good to you.

    How To Reheat A Casserole

    Bring the casserole up to room temperature and reheat the oven at 350°F until it is warmed through. See our post on how to reheat a casserole for more detailed instructions.

    Meal Prep Idea

    Freeze your leftovers in restaurant storage containers for and make your weeknight meal prep so much easier!

    Restaurant storage container full of Instant Pot Mexican Casserole.

    There you have it. Instant Pot Mexican Casserole in just a few simple steps. It's as easy as that! We hope you enjoy our super simple, super tasty recipe for this easy weeknight dinner! Try it and let us know how you like it. We'd love to hear from you!

    xo ~ Seanna

    Forkful of Instant Pot Mexican Casserole being raised from a white plate full of same.

    Video: Watch How to Make It

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    📖 Recipe

    White plate full of Instant Pot Mexican Casserole with topped with fresh avocado.

    Instant Pot Mexican Casserole

    Instant Pot Mexican Casserole - This tasty recipe, made with ground beef, pantry staples and Homemade Taco Seasoning, is an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. So satisfying and delicious!
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    Course: Main Meals
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 530kcal
    Author: Seanna Borrows

    Equipment

    • instant pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 Lb Ground Beef
    • 1 Small Yellow Onion Diced
    • 1 Clove Garlic Minced
    • 1 Teaspoon Table Salt
    • 1 - 15 Ounce Can Black Beans Drained.
    • 1 - 15 Ounce Can Whole Kernel Sweet Corn
    • 1 - 10 Ounce Can RoTel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilis
    • 1 Package Taco Seasoning
    • 1 Cup Water
    • 1 Cup Basmati Rice

    Toppings:

    • 1 Cup Fresh Tomatoes Diced
    • 1 Large Avocado Diced
    • 1 Cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
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    Instructions

    • Brown Beef. Brown Ground Beef in some oil using the Sauté setting on your Instant Pot.
      1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1 Lb Ground Beef
    • Sauté Garlic and Onion. Add Garlic and Onion and cook until softened.
      1 Small Yellow Onion, 1 Clove Garlic
    • Add Remaining Ingredients. Add remaining Ingredients (not toppings), making sure the rice is fully submerged under the water and there are no bits of food stuck to the sides of the pot above the waterline.
      1 Teaspoon Table Salt, 1 - 15 Ounce Can Black Beans, 1 - 15 Ounce Can Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, 1 - 10 Ounce Can RoTel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilis, 1 Package Taco Seasoning, 1 Cup Water, 1 Cup Basmati Rice
    • Pressure Cook. Close Lid on Instant Pot and use the Pressure Cook setting to cook this tasty recipe for 20 minutes with a quick release (QR) following the instructions for your Instant Pot.
    • Serve. Serve with toppings.
      1 Cup Fresh Tomatoes, 1 Large Avocado, 1 Cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

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    Notes

    Topping Ideas: 
    Diced Avocado, Guacamole, Fresh Diced Tomatoes, Minced Onions, Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese, Sour Cream, Salsa
    Bonus Proteins:
    This tasty recipe works with these bonus proteins: ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground bison. Mexican Casserole with ground beef is the traditional protein to use. But these other proteins work just as well. Use whatever sounds good to you.
    Meal Prep:
    Freeze your leftovers in restaurant storage containers for and make your weeknight meal prep so much easier!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 868mg | Potassium: 975mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Elizabeth

      September 05, 2021 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      Such a delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Seanna

        September 05, 2021 at 6:55 pm

        Thank you so much!

        Reply
    2. Katie Youngs

      September 05, 2021 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      I love that this meal comes together so quickly!

      Reply
    3. Sabrina

      September 05, 2021 at 12:08 am

      5 stars
      Really tasty! I’ll definitely make this again.

      Reply
      • Seanna

        September 05, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Sabrina!

        Reply
    4. Leslie

      September 04, 2021 at 12:02 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and delicious...love this recipe!

      Reply
      • Seanna

        September 05, 2021 at 12:07 pm

        Thanks Leslie. So glad you like it!

        Reply
    5. Addie

      September 03, 2021 at 10:19 pm

      5 stars
      Love this easy Instant Pot meal!

      Reply
      • Seanna

        September 04, 2021 at 8:05 am

        Thanks Addie!

        Reply
    6. Kristina

      September 03, 2021 at 7:20 pm

      5 stars
      My family enjoyed this a lot. It was so simple to make.

      Reply
      • Seanna

        September 03, 2021 at 9:28 pm

        Aw Thanks Kristina!

        Reply
    7. Ramona

      September 03, 2021 at 7:16 pm

      5 stars
      It's my first time to make this recipe and it was to die for. I will definitely make it again. Yum!

      Reply
      • Seanna

        September 03, 2021 at 9:29 pm

        Thanks so much Ramona!

        Reply
    8. Jeri

      September 03, 2021 at 4:57 pm

      5 stars
      This is a keeper recipe for my Instant Pot! It was so quick to make and tasted delicious! Perfect for busy weeknights!

      Reply
      • Seanna

        September 03, 2021 at 9:30 pm

        Thanks Jeri. So happy to hear.

        Reply
    9. Tyanne

      September 03, 2021 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      Best Mexican casserole I've had!

      Reply
      • Seanna

        September 03, 2021 at 9:30 pm

        Thanks Tyanne. So glad you liked it.

        Reply
    10. Russ Borrows

      September 03, 2021 at 8:25 am

      5 stars
      Loved this. Hearty meal that was easy to make and delicious!

      Reply
      • Seanna

        September 03, 2021 at 8:38 am

        Thanks Hon! Love it with lean ground bison!

        Reply

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