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    Home » Easy Weeknight Dinners

    Instant Pot Mexican Casserole

    Published: Sep 2, 2021 · Modified: Sep 2, 2021 by Seanna · 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!

    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.

    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
    • Meal Prep Idea
    • Video: Watch How to Make It
    • More Easy Weeknight Dinners
    • Similar Recipes and Resources
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    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.

    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.

    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

    Video: Watch How to Make It

    More Easy Weeknight Dinners

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    • Pasta e Fagioli
    • Fettuccine Alfredo
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    Similar Recipes and Resources

    • 20 Magical Ways To Use Your Instant Pot - An excellent beginners guide to using an Instant Pot by Lindsay over at Pinch of Yum. And don't miss her seriously delicious recipe for The Best Chicken Tinga Tacos.
    • One Pot Mexican Casserole - A tasty one pot recipe made in a skillet by Nicole over at The Salty Marshmallow.
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    White plate full of Instant Pot Mexican Casserole with topped with fresh avocado.

    Instant Pot Mexican Casserole


    ★★★★★

    5 from 10 reviews

    • Author: Seanna | Seanna's Kitchen
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 6 Servings 1x
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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!

    | https://www.seannaskitchen.com


    Ingredients

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    • 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

    Instructions

    1. Brown Beef.  Brown Ground Beef in some oil using the Sauté setting on your Instant Pot.
    2. Sauté Garlic and Onion.  Add Garlic and Onion and cook until softened.
    3. Add Remaining Ingredients.  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. 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.

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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!

    • Prep Time: 15 Minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: Main Meals
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size:
    • Calories: 453
    • Sugar: 4.5 g
    • Sodium: 1456.4 mg
    • Fat: 14.6 g
    • Carbohydrates: 51.5 g
    • Protein: 29.6 g
    • Cholesterol: 62.9 mg

    Keywords: Instant Pot Mexican Casserole, Ground Beef

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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth

      September 05, 2021 at 3:00 pm

      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

      I love that this meal comes together so quickly!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Sabrina

      September 05, 2021 at 12:08 am

      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

      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

      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

      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

      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

      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

      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

      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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