Brown basmati rice pilaf with spiced beef and green beans from Milk Street Fast and Slow: Instant Pot Cooking at the Speed You Need (page 53) by Christopher Kimball

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  • paula_2jbrri on April 28, 2026

    This recipe is one of my favorites. I make it in the Instant Pot, and I use frozen green beans—super easy comfort food for a busy weeknight. There are always leftovers, so I’ll throw them in a pan and add eggs and soy sauce to make a stir-fry.

  • jennifer_vszvd1 on February 04, 2026

    Doubled the beef and topped with almonds. Not amazing, but super easy and I’d make it again.

  • Lisentric on December 09, 2025

    My first attempt at this recipe I doubled it, same thought as Shewi128, what to do with the other 8oz of beef? It didn't go well, InstaPot kept throwing the burn error. Decided last night to try again but with the recipe volumes. I have to say I am not excited about this meal. As mentioned by others, it is just ok. Not bad, but I wouldn't cook it again.

  • dosojosazules on February 24, 2024

    Muted flavors, needs some other spice to make it less dull. My 2 year old liked it.

  • Shewi128 on May 02, 2023

    A solid, weeknight meal. I increased the beef to 1 lb because I didn't want to find another use for the other 1/2 lb. If you do that, increase the salt and spices slightly. I liked this meal as it was easy to throw together, and somehow the brown rice cooked perfectly in the Instant Pot (and you couldn't even tell it was brown rice with all of the turmeric). I'd make this again.

  • lou_weez on July 29, 2020

    This was a good, not mind-blowing, mid week meal. I cooked my beans on the BBQ while the rest of the meal was cooking to reduce time.

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