Instant Pot Ground Beef and Israeli Couscous Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Instant Pot Ground Beef and Israeli Couscous Recipe). This a really quick, filling dish that's great for weeknight meals and is ready in about 40 minutes. Use Israeli couscous (also called pearl couscous or giant couscous); instant couscous won't work with this recipe. Serve with a garden salad, if desired.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Israeli Couscous Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound extra-lean ground beef

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

¾ cup finely diced onion

1 teaspoon finely minced garlic

1 ¼ cups chicken broth

divided

1 cup finely diced red bell pepper

1 cup pearl (Israeli) couscous

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce (such as Bragg®)

1 pinch red pepper flakes

or to taste

1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach

Pasta and Noodle

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function to heat the pot. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly about 5 minutes. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Deglaze pot with 1/4 cup chicken broth and allow to cook off about 3 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 cup chicken broth red pepper pearl couscous parsley soy sauce and red pepper flakes; stir until well combined.

Step 3

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Mix in spinach. Stir place the lid loosely on the pot and leave for 5 minutes to allow couscous to absorb the remainder of the liquid. Taste and season with additional salt if desired.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Ground Beef and Israeli Couscous Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 427.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 31.1g 62%

Carbohydrates: 36.5g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.1g 16%

Sugars: 3.4g

Fat: 16.6g 26%

Saturated Fat: 6.3g 32%

Cholesterol: 79.9mg 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 4606.4IU 92%

Niacin Equivalents: 12.5mg 96%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 60.4mg 101%

Folate: 108.5mcg 27%

Calcium: 65.2mg 7%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 74mg 26%

Potassium: 700.7mg 20%

Sodium: 801.2mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 19%

Calories From Fat: 149.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.