Russian Garlicky Beef and Rice By: Chop Secrets Cuisine Modern Course Dinner Difficulty Easy Duration 30-60 min Cooking Technique Pressure Cook, Sauté Keywords 30-60 min, 6 - 8 servings, bay leaves, beef and rice, beef stew meat, black pepper, brown rice, butter, chopped italian parsley, contributed, cook 55 min, coriander, dinner, each cumin, easy, hot water, instant pot recipe, instant pot rice, kosher salt, large onion, modern, olive oil, paprika, prep 5 min, pressure cook, pressure cooker recipes, rice, rice recipe, sauté, shredded carrots, whole heads garlic Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 55 min Servings 6 - 8 servings Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil1 lb Beef Stew Meat4 tbsp butter1 large onion1 1/2 cups shredded carrots1 tbsp kosher salt1/2 tsp black pepper1/2 tsp each cumin1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp coriander2 bay leaves2 1/2 cups brown rice2 whole heads garlic3 cups hot water1/2 cup chopped italian parsley Instructions Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTÉ function and adjust to HIGH or MORE . When oil gets hot, brown the meat for 5 minutes. Add butter and onion to the pot and Sauté until onion is soft, 3-4 minutes. Add carrots and Seasoning Mixture ingredients and cook for 5 minutes more, using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Add bay leaves, then spread rinsed rice in an even layer over the top of the vegetables--do not stir.Push garlic heads, cut side down, into the rice until they are halfway submerged. Slowly pour the hot water directly over the garlic cloves to soften.Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL , then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.Using the display panel select the MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 30 minutes.When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.Carefully remove the garlic heads and set aside. Remove bay leaves bay leaves and discard. Stir rice mixture to combine. Squeeze the garlic cloves back into the pot, add chopped parsley (optional) and stir to combine. Serve warm Notes The MANUAL and PRESSURE COOK buttons are interchangeable. Previous Next