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.

Submitted by Bren
Published on February 27, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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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 (Optional)

Directions

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

427 Calories
17g Fat
37g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 427
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 80mg 27%
Sodium 801mg 35%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 31g 62%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 65mg 5%
Iron 4mg 23%
Potassium 701mg 15%

* 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.

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