INSTANT POT® GROUND BEEF AND ISRAELI COUSCOUS

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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.

Provided by Bren

Categories     Pasta and Noodles     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Couscous Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.5 g, Cholesterol 79.9 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 31.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 801.2 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

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