Mexican Instapot Smash

This quick and tasty dish is perfect to settle a cranky stomach and ignite the taste buds!

PREP TIME: 10 mins

BAKE TIME: 20 mins

WAIT TIME: 5 mins to cool

TOTAL TIME: 35 mins

SERVINGS: 6 

AUTHOR: Fry Fam

INGREDIENTS

2 tsp olive oil

2 pounds lean ground chicken

1 onion diced

1 tsp salt

1 large red bell pepper

1 large green pepper

1 can 15oz black beans-drained

1 cup corn kernels-fresh, frozen, or thawed

2 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp cumin

1 tsp garlic powder

1/4 cup water

1 15 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes in their juices

2 cups (1 16oz jar) salsa

1 cup uncooked brown rice

1 cup shredded mexican blend cheese, divided

INSTRUCTIONS

Turn instapot to sautee and add oil. once oil is hot add chicken or turkey, onions, and salt. Cook and stir until no pink remains. Add pepper, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder. Stir to combine.

Splash in water and scrape down sides. Pour in tomatoes and salsa. Add in rice and gently use spoon to submerge all rice in liquid.

Cover and seal and cook on high pressure for 20 mins. Release naturally for 20 mins and then stir in 1/2 cup of shredded cheese.

Fry Fam’S TIPS

Pairs perfectly with a side of homemade oven roasted veggies!

NUTRITION (Per serving)

CALORIES: 435 cal, CARBOHYDRATES: 24g, PROTEIN: 36g, FAT: 4g, SATURATED FAT: 1g, SODIUM: 457mg, POTASSIUM: 785mg, FIBER: 2g, SUGAR: 2g, VITAMIN A: 5%, VITAMIN C: 13%, CALCIUM: 54mg, IRON: 3mg

Lance

I am currently 23 years old and play baseball at Palm Beach Atlantic University. I am also in flight school pursuing a pilots license in order to fly for a commercial airline after college. My mom brought me up in the kitchen and now we make a great team making delicious and healthy food and training hard in the gym!