Instant Pot Congee with Minced Beef
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Instant Pot Congee with Minced Beef
Description
The recipe begins by marinating ground beef with sea salt, sesame oil, and white pepper, infusing it with gentle seasoning. Jasmine rice, marinated beef, and water are cooked together under high pressure in an Instant Pot for a total time that includes pressure build-up and natural release, allowing the rice to break down and thicken into the congee base.
After pressure cooking, the congee may appear watery; chopped spinach is added during a sauté phase in the Instant Pot and stirred until the mixture reaches the desired thickness and consistency. This step incorporates the spinach and allows control over final texture.
The finished congee is seasoned with additional salt if needed, then served garnished with chopped green onions. It is described as mildly flavored and comforting, suitable for colder weather or for those feeling under the weather, and can be a side to more intensely flavored dishes.
The recipe notes highlight its role as a gentle dish and encourage sharing feedback in comments.
Ingredients
- ⅔ pound (300g) ground beef
- 1 - 2 cups (65g) spinach , roughly chopped
- ¾ cup (173g) jasmine rice (using standard 250ml measure cup)
- 7 cups (1750ml) water cold
- 1 talk green onion , finely chopped
Ground Beef Marinade
- ⅓ teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- ⅓ teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- Marinate Ground Beef: In a mixing bowl, marinate ⅔ lb (300g) ground beef with ⅓ tsp fine sea salt, ¼ tsp sesame oil, and ⅓ tsp white pepper for 20 minutes.
- Pressure Cook Beef Congee: Add ¾ cup (173g) of Jasmine rice, marinated ground beef, and 7 cups (1750ml) cold water in the pressure cooker. Close the lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 25 minutes + Full Natural Release (~18 minutes). Open the lid carefully.
- Thicken Beef Congee: The congee will look watery at this point. Add in 2oz (65g) of roughly chopped spinach. Heat up the pressure cooker (Instant Pot: press Sauté button), stir until desired thickness & consistency. Season with salt.
- Serve: Remove congee from heat and garnish with green onions. Serve with your favorite main dishes. Enjoy~ :)
Notes
- This congee is mild and comforting, ideal for cold weather or for those feeling unwell.
- Serve as a side dish alongside more flavorful meats or vegetables to balance a meal.
- Marinate the beef for 20 minutes before cooking to improve flavor and tenderness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 327kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 286mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 370mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2140IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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