Instant Pot Congee with Minced Beef

As I was making this congee, he went on to tell me the story of how his mom got awfully sick one time many years ago.

Without hesitation, he braved the weather and brought home the ingredients to comfort her with this healing Instant Pot Congee with Minced Beef & Spinach.

How can I say no to this man? 😉

You’ll Enjoy Instant Pot Congee with Minced Beef Because:

• Easy to make (no tending the pot, special tricks, or constant stirring to prevent burning!)
• Healthy & Nutritious – very soothing, nourishing, and comforting to eat
• Made with 7 simple ingredients from your pantry
• One step up from plain congee – mildly flavored, so it’s easy to eat and easy on the stomach

Instant Pot Congee is Great for:

• Cold weather – can satisfy your warm comfy food cravings
• Times when you’re not feeling well – it’s especially comforting to eat the day after big feasts
• Pairing with meat or vegetable dishes with big flavors (or greasy-but-oh-so-good Chinese food) – this congee is a popular side dish in Hong Kong Restaurants served for Siu Yeh 宵夜 (late night meal).

Ingredients for Instant Pot Congee with Minced Beef

• 2/3 pound (300g) ground beef
• 1 -2 cups (65g) spinach, roughly chopped
• 3/4 cup (170g) Jasmine rice
• 7 cups (1750ml) cold water
• 1 stalk green onion, finely chopped

Ground Beef Marinade:

• 1/3 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/3 teaspoon ground white pepper

Tools for Instant Pot Congee with Minced Beef

• Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
• Mixing bowl

Preparation

First, wash & roughly chop the spinach, then, finely chop the green onion.

Step 1
Marinate the Ground Beef

In a mixing bowl, marinate 2/3 lb (300g) ground beef with 1/3 tsp fine sea salt, 1/4 tsp sesame oil, and 1/3 tsp ground white pepper for 20 minutes.

Step 2
Pressure Cook the Beef Congee

Optional: Rinse 3/4 cup (170g) of Jasmine rice with cold water until the water is clear.

Add Jasmine rice, marinated ground beef, and 7 cups (1750ml) of cold water in the pressure cooker.

Close the lid and cook:

• Cooking Method: High Pressure for 25 minutes, then Full Natural Release (~18 minutes)

Open the lid carefully.

Step 3
Thicken the Congee

The congee will look watery at this point.

Add in the roughly chopped spinach.

Heat up the pressure cooker (Instant Pot: press Sauté button), stir until desired thickness & consistency.

Season with salt.

Step 4
Serve

Remove congee from heat and garnish with green onions.

Serve with your favorite main dishes.

Enjoy Instant Pot Congee with Minced Beef!

Other Instant Pot Congee Recipes:

• Chinese Century Egg & Pork Congee
• Instant Pot Chicken Congee