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    Home » Recipes » Recipe Roundups

    35+ Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes

    Published: Oct 20, 2021 · Modified: Jun 19, 2023 by Kelsey Smith

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    These Instant Pot ground beef recipes make for easy dinners. Find your next family favorite quick meal, from hearty soup to cheesy pasta.

    I've rounded up a variety of ground beef recipes including burgers, Salisbury steak, cheeseburger macaroni, beef chili, and more. You’ll find low-carb, gluten-free, and even vegan ground beef recipes.

    Above all, pressure cooker ground beef recipes use simple ingredients. You can use any type of ground meat, including lean ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, and more.

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    Four images in a grid: cabbage soup, stuffed peppers, taco pasta, and meatloaf.
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    • What is an Instant Pot?
    • Ground Beef FAQ
    • Instant Pot FAQ
    • Classic Dinners
    • Pasta Dishes
    • Rice Recipes
    • Soup Recipes
    • Chili Recipes
    • Vegan Dishes
    • 💬 Comments

    What is an Instant Pot?

    Instant Pot is a multi-functional electric pressure cooker with built-in safety mechanisms. It can also work as a slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker, and more.

    Cooking time is often short, but recipes can take a while to come to pressure, depending on how full the pot is. Even so, an electric pressure cooker can often cook dishes in a fraction of the time.

    Most recipes are cooked on high pressure and call for a quick release or a natural release. Be sure to read the recipe from start to finish.

    See my how-to for jasmine rice.

    Ground Beef FAQ

    Why type of ground beef should I use?

    There are several types of ground beef such as regular ground beef, ground chuck, ground round and ground sirloin.

    When selecting beef, consider the cut, the fat content, and the grade.

    The cut and the fat are interconnected. Higher fat content generally means more flavor. Leaner meat can be more expensive and have less flavor, but it depends on the cut.

    Browned ground beef in the Instant Pot with a wooden spoon.
    Use the sauté setting to brown ground beef in the Instant Pot.

    Ground beef (generally most affordable option) usually has around 30% fat, ground chuck has 20%, ground round has about 10%, and ground sirloin (usually the most expensive cut) has around 10%.

    Personally, I like ground chuck for most purposes because it has enough fat for a rich flavor and is in the middle-ground for price.

    Can I substitute ground turkey?

    Ground turkey will change the flavor of the dish in most cases, but it can be a healthier alternative to ground beef and a good option for people avoiding red meat.

    Ground turkey should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.

    Can I substitute meatless crumbles?

    Meatless crumbles won't always be a perfect substitution for ground beef recipes (for example, meatballs may not form correctly), but in many cases, vegan or vegetarian "ground beef" products can work.

    Generally, when you see a recipe using ground beef in crumbled form, such as Instant Pot Taco Pasta, meatless crumbles should be a good substitute.

    At what temperature is ground beef safe to eat?

    Ground beef should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 160°F. Read more on foodsafety.gov.

    Instant Pot FAQ

    What model should I use?

    I like the 6-quart Instant Pot Duo. I've had this model for years and I've never wished for another.

    The 6-quart size is excellent for cooking for a small family.

    A pile of cooked spaghetti on a small plate topped with meatballs covered in marinara with an Instant Pot in the background.
    This is the Instant Pot Duo 6-quart size.

    Is cooking in the Instant Pot fast?

    For many dishes, the Instant Pot is faster than cooking things stove-top or in the oven. It's a great way to make a one-pot meal with little cleanup.

    If you have more questions, comment below and I will update the post with more!

    Classic Dinners

    The Instant Pot is incredibly versatile and can make anything from Instant Pot stuffed peppers to Instant Pot meatloaf.

    Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Stuffed Peppers are packed with ground beef, rice, and onions, then cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot in just 10 minutes.

    Classic Hamburgers

    Super easy and healthy pressure cooker burgers that require very minimal effort as they cook.

    Korean Beef Over Shredded Kale, Carrots and Cabbage

    Delicious, quick, easy, healthy Korean ground beef made in your Instant Pot (or wok) and served over shredded carrots, cucumber and kale. Garnish with green onions.

    Sloppy Joes

    Have ground beef and looking for a quick and easy meal the whole family will love? These Instant Pot Sloppy Joes are the answer.

    Porcupine Meatballs

    Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs, are a simple, tasty recipe, made with ground beef, rice, and tomato sauce. Pressure cooker Porcupine Meatballs are a classic.

    Coca-Cola® Chili Dogs

    Summer celebrations have started and what better way to enjoy family and friends than outdoors with this easy 30 minute Coca-Cola® Chili and Sausage Dogs.

    Cabbage Rolls

    Cabbage Rolls are stuffed with a ground lamb or beef and rice mixture, then pressure cooked in a flavorful garlic, mint and tomato sauce.

    20-Minute Picadillo

    The mixture of ground beef with bell peppers, green olives, and raisins are delicious in this easy-to-make picadillo.

    Philly Cheesesteak Style Meatloaf

    This meatloaf has the flavors of Philly cheesesteak, plus a unique meatloaf seasoning and meatloaf sauce for the best, most flavorful meatloaf.

    Keema Curry

    This Instant Pot Keema Curry recipe is in the style of Pakistani ground beef curry with the addition of cauliflower and other veggies.

    Salisbury Steak

    There’s nothing like a quick Salisbury steak recipe recipe with mushroom gravy. Serve this over mashed potatoes for the best meal!

    Pasta Dishes

    Talk about a one-pot meal. Pasta dishes are so easy in the Instant Pot and are easy to clean up.

    Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni.

    Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

    Instant Pot cheeseburger macaroni is a copycat Hamburger Helper recipe made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, and heavy cream. This is an easy dinner recipe and a tasty dinner.

    Lasagna with Meat Sauce

    Instant Pot Lasagna is made with layers of savory meat sauce, a cheese mixture & pasta noodles.

    Hamburger Stroganoff

    Instant Pot hamburger stroganoff is an easy and affordable take on beef stroganoff. With a rich creamy sour cream, pressure cooker ground beef stroganoff is both easy and delicious. Bookmark this Instant Pot beef stroganoff.

    Classic Bolognese Sauce

    This classic rich meaty Bolognese Sauce is made quickly in an Instant Pot, but can also be made in your slow cooker or in a dutch oven.

    Easy Cavatini

    Easy cavatini recipe that’s made entirely in the Instant Pot. This easy pasta turns ground beef and pasta into a quick dinner.

    Cheesy Hamburger Casserole

    If your family likes Hamburger Helper, they will also love this Instant Pot cheesy hamburger casserole recipe.
    Instant Pot Beef Taco Pasta topped with a dollop of sour cream and a lime wedge.

    Instant Pot Taco Pasta

    Instant Pot Taco Pasta is made with ground beef, black beans, corn, green chiles, and your favorite taco seasoning for Southwestern-inspired flavor.

    Homemade Beefaroni

    Ridiculously easy, comforting, and delicious, this Instant Pot Beef and Pasta inspired by Beefaroni is going hit the spot.

    Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

    An easy Instant Pot pasta recipe that tastes JUST like the iconic Philly cheesesteak sandwich.

    Chili Mac

    Delicious and hearty, this Chili Mac recipe is a perfect quick and easy mid-week meal for nights you don’t have much time to cook.

    Ragù with Veggies

    Weekday Ragù with Veggies is packed with tons of vegetables and flavor. It’s perfect for busy days and picky-eaters.

    Rice Recipes

    Similar to pasta recipes, many rice pressure cooker recipes are one-pot meals. The flavor combinations are endless.

    Easy Beef Rice-A-Roni

    Beef Rice-A-Roni made in the Instant Pot is a quick and easy dinner that any kid would love. With less than five ingredients this recipe is made from pantry staples you may have on hand.

    Mexican Casserole

    This easy instant pot recipe made with ground beef and pantry staples such as basmati rice or white rice is an easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love.

    Dirty Rice (Cajun)

    Instant Pot Dirty Rice is an easy one pot family dinner. Made with beef and rice this recipe is delicious and a little bit spicy.

    Soup Recipes

    Soup can be made on the stove or in the pressure cooker, but what I love about the pressure cooker is the way it boosts the flavor of any soup recipe.

    Cabbage Soup (Gluten Free, Whole30)

    This easy cabbage soup recipe with ground beef comes together in minutes as a comforting and cozy meal packed with flavor. It’s a healthy, gluten-free and Whole30 compliant easy recipe you’ll love!
    Bowl of Instant Pot meatball soup with chunky vegetables and fresh parsley.

    Meatball Soup

    This tasty Instant Pot Meatball Soup consists of beef meatballs, carrots and potatoes all cooked in a tomato broth. It is an easy to make Italian dinner that you can have on the table in 40 minutes.

    Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Stuffed Pepper Soup is filled with all of the things you love about stuffed peppers: bell peppers, ground beef, tomatoes, rice and spices.

    Lasagna Soup

    Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is the ultimate comfort food. Made with ground beef or turkey and three different types of cheese, this mouthwatering soup is a crowd pleaser.

    Cauliflower Cheeseburger Soup (Gluten-Free, Low-Carb)

    This healthy recipe for gluten free cauliflower cheeseburger soup is such an easy dinner. The low carb recipe is made with ground beef and bacon.

    Hamburger and Pasta Soup

    Instant Pot hamburger soup is a healthy and easy 30 minute soup recipe made in your Instant Pot full of vegetables, beef and pasta in a tomato broth.

    Taco Soup (Keto, Low-Carb)

    See how to make taco soup on the stove or in the Instant Pot. The whole family will love this easy low-carb taco soup recipe with ranch dressing.

    Chili Recipes

    Chili is the ultimate fall and winter comfort food. While stovetop chili can take ages to simmer and meld flavors, the pressure cooker can get the same flavor profile much faster.

    Basic Chili

    Basic Chili

    A delicious basic pressure cooker chili recipe. Simple and quick with just a few pantry and freezer ingredients.

    Smoky Chili con Carne

    You will love this hot and smoky Chili con Carne variation, made quick and easy using your pressure cooker or on the stovetop.

    Sweet Potato and Ground Beef Chili

    This recipe is a tasty and nourishing dinner that you can throw together in a short amount of time. This homemade chili is ready in just 35 minutes.

    Vegan Dishes

    Go meatless with these vegan beef recipes. Plant-based ground beef options include Impossible, Beyond Meat, and Raised & Rooted.

    Creamy Vegan Beef And Shells

    You need this Creamy Vegan Beef and Shells. It’s a delicious and hearty plant-based meal that can be ready and on your table in 20 minutes or less.

    TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein) Curry

    Veggie chunks curry, a delicious, and flavorful lunch/dinner. It is vegan, gluten-free, and protein-packed recipe to make in a pressure cooker or on the stovetop.

    Do you see your new favorite ground beef recipe?

    Comment below and tell me which recipe you're making.

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    I am a freelance content writer by day, mommy by night, and a blogger in between. I live in Knoxville, Tennessee with my husband, Xavier. When I'm not working, you might find me here, sharing comfort food recipes.

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    1. Gina Abernathy says

      October 20, 2021 at 5:43 pm

      Ground beef is my go to at night. After spending all day at work, it's nice to be able to go home and cook a delicious and fast dinner.

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