This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice recipe makes a giant pot of the ultimate Louisiana creole comfort food – beans and rice. I love using my Instant Pot for recipes like this one as it cooks the beans in a fraction of the time it would take to cook on the stove. An Instant Pot is the must have appliance this year – like a mix between a slow cooker and a pressure cooker! I’ve never looked back since buying mine!
Start by sautéing ham hock in the Instant Pot. Add veggies, beans, and broth and set the mixture to cook on the pressure setting. As the mixture cooks, boil rice in a separate saucepan. Once cooked, remove the ham hock and chop the meat into small pieces. Return the meat to the bean stew. Stir well and serve with cooked rice, garnished with scallions.
To make Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice, you will need the following ingredients:
Switch on the “Sauté” setting on your Instant Pot. Set to heat on high temperature.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and heat for 5 minutes. Add 1 meaty, smoked ham hock to the pot. Cook for about 6 minutes, stirring often, until lightly browned all over.
Add 1½ tablespoons of chopped garlic, 2 cups of chopped yellow onion, 1½ cups of chopped green bell pepper, 1 cup of chopped celery, ¼ cup of chopped jalapeño chilis, 2 teaspoons of Cajun seasoning and ½ a teaspoon of smoked paprika. Stir to combine and cook while stirring frequently for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add 1 pound of dried red kidney beans, 2 fresh thyme sprigs, 2 dried bay leaves, 4 cups of chicken broth, and ½ a teaspoon of the salt. Stir to combine.
Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot. Cover the pot with the lid and lock into place. Turn the steam release handle to the SEAL position. Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK on HIGH pressure for 75 minutes. (It will take 10 to 15 minutes to come up to pressure before cooking begins.)
Combine water, 2 cups of long grain rice and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt in a large saucepan over high. Bring the water to a boil before covering the saucepan with a lid and reducing the heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes, without removing the lid. Remove the saucepan from the heat and rest with the cover on for 20 minutes, undisturbed.
When the cooking time ends, turn the steam release handle carefully to VENTING position. Let the steam escape fully (the float valve will drop). This will take around 3 - 4 minutes. Remove the lid from the cooker, and stir well.
Remove the ham hock from the Instant Pot. Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone and discard any fat. Chop the meat into little pieces. Return the ham meat to the pot and stir well to combine.
Serve with the boiled rice and garnish with chopped scallions. Drizzle with hot sauce to taste.
This Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice is a delicious bowl of comfort food! Come back to leave a review below if you try this Louisiana classic.
Incredibly delicious!
Simply delicious meal!
Satisfying, hearty meal. Cooking this brings back me memories of my grandmas kitchen. I loved how easy it was with the Instant Pot. The flavors are rich and comforting, perfect for single days. Definitely, a recipe I will keep making.
So simple yet delicious!
Yummy! Made this for our anniversary dinner, and it was a hit. The Instant Pot made everything so quick and easy. I loved the flavor of the beans and the rice was fluffy. Definitely will make it again!
I made this Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice for my family last week, and they couldn’t stop raving about it! The flavors were so rich and comforting. It brought back memories of my grandma’s kitchen. The best part? It was super simple to make! Proud to share this one.
So easy, so yummy. I made this after a long day, and it was just divine. The flavors reminded me of my grandma's cooking, filling the house with warmth. You really can't go wrong with this recipe for a busy weeknight.
I made this Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice for a family gathering, and it was a hit! The way it cooked those beans so quickly was amazing. My wife was impressed, and we can't wait to make it again next week!
I made this for my family last Sunday, and they loved it. The Instant Pot made cooking so easy, and we enjoyed a warm meal together. Definitely a keeper!
Delicious! I made this for my family last night, and they couldn't stop raving about it. The Instant Pot makes it so easy to prepare, and it really brought back memories of my grandma's cooking. Will definitely make again.
I tried this Red Beans and Rice recipe for the first time last week and it was superb! The Instant Pot made it so easy. I was surprised at how quick the beans cooked. I made it for my friends, and they loved it so much, it felt like a little party in my kitchen.
Delicious
Superb! My kids devoured this dish after a busy day at soccer practice. It’s now a family favorite that I can whip up in no time!
Superb and easy! I made this for the family last night, and everyone devoured it! The instant pot really simplifies the cooking. Now red beans and rice is a regular in our weeknight meals! I’m so proud of this dish!
So easy, love!
