Beef Burrito Bowls (Instant Pot)

This instant pot beef burrito bowls recipe is a simple dish for busy weeknights. A base of ground beef and rice is topped with black beans, zucchini, corn and tomatoes.

It's perfect for easy meals on busy weeknights. Just dump all the ingredients into your instant pot and let it cook!

Looking for more quick healthy dinner ideas? Try the chickpea zucchini stir fry wraps or the pizza pasta casserole which are made easily in less than 30 minutes.

Beef Burrito Bowl Recipe

Nothing beats a quick and easy dinner idea.

• This recipe only takes about 30 minutes to make. Just dump the ingredients into your instant pot and cook. It couldn’t be easier.
• It uses budget-friendly lean ground beef the perfect meat ingredient to use on busy weeknights. Ground beef can also be used in our ground beef sweet potato skillet, or easy one pot beef cabbage casserole, or the kid-friendly meatloaf muffins!
• It’s cooked in an instant pot which is great for getting dinner on the table fast! This can also be cooked in a pot on the stove.
• Serve with an easy side salad like our kale caesar salad or our garden salad.

Recipe Ingredients

This recipe comes together with fresh flavors from healthy ingredients.

• GROUND BEEF: You’ll need 1 lb of extra lean ground beef. This recipe can also be made using ground chicken, ground pork or ground turkey.
• RICE: I used short grain brown rice. You could also use white rice here.
• VEGGIES: This recipe uses one yellow onion, garlic, a small zucchini, and frozen corn.
• BASE: Grab a can of black beans, and crushed tomatoes (or tomato sauce). Spices are kept simple with ground cumin, salt and black pepper.
• VARIATIONS: Substitute with cauliflower rice, bell peppers, green onions, and red onion. Add taco seasoning for more flavor.
• TOPPINGS: Add favorite toppings like sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, lime juice, fresh cilantro, crushed tortilla chips, fresh tomatoes, and hot sauce.

How To Make Instant Pot Beef Burrito Bowls

This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make! Here’s a quick overview:

1. Turn the instant pot to saute mode. Cook the onion and garlic until translucent.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned.
3. Add all the zucchini, corn, uncooked rice, crushed tomatoes, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix together, then add 1 cup of water on top. Close the lid and turn the steam release valve to “seal”. Cook on high for 10 minutes. Mix together then add to serving bowls.
4. Top with shredded cheese and favorite veggies.

I served mine with a bit of kale (drizzled with olive oil, salt and pepper) and sliced cherry tomatoes. You can also use this recipe in a wrap for lunch!

• TO STORE: Add beef burrito bowl leftovers to the fridge in an airtight container for up to a week.
• REHEAT: This recipe can be heated in the oven at 375°F or in the microwave for a few minutes.
• FREEZE: Yes, this recipe can be stored in the freezer which is perfect for easy meal prep! First, let the mixture cool completely. Then place each serving inside a ziploc freezer bag. Seal tightly and remove excess air. Label the bag with the name of recipe and date. This recipe will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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