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Instant Pot Israeli Couscous with beef

This simple and delicious couscous can be made easily in Instant Pot and is packed with Middle Eastern flavors.
Course dinner
Cuisine international, Israeli, Jewish, Middle Eastern
Keyword beef, Israeli Couscous
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 300kcal
Author Corrie

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped or cut into slices
  • 2 bell peppers chopped
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 16-ounce Israeli couscous
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Select "saute" and add the butter.
  • When butter melts, add the onion and cook till it's soft.
  • Add the carrot and the peppers and keep stirring and cooking till they are soft as well.
  • Add the ground beef. Mix it and cook till all the beef is brown.
  • Add the couscous and mix for 2 more minutes.
  • Add 2 cups of chicken stock
  • Close the lid and cook at high pressure for 6 minutes.
  • After cooking ends, do a quick pressure release.
  • Open the lid and fluff the couscous with a fork.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 533mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3547IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg