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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni.
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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is an easy recipe the whole family will love. It's cheesy and beefy and it's even better than Hamburger Helper.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ground beef, Instant Pot
Servings: 8
Calories: 563kcal
Author: Kelsey Smith

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1-½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • Using the saute setting on the Instant Pot, brown the ground beef. When the ground beef is done cooking, scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot liner to make sure there are no burned bits on the bottom. Drain fat if needed (see notes).
  • Cancel the saute setting. Add the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring to coat the ground beef.
  • Add the elbow macaroni, beef broth, butter, submerging the macaroni in broth but do not stir (this could cause a burn error).
  • Close the Instant Pot lid and cook on HIGH pressure for 5 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure before the cook time begins.
  • When the cooking time is complete, follow by a quick release. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and heavy whipping until the cheese is melted.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Buns In My Oven Homemade Hamburger Helper.
Ground beef: Drain the ground beef if needed/desired. Lean ground beef and ground turkey will not need to be drained. The butter adds fat back in.
To double the meat: Add an extra half cup of water and a little extra seasoning (rounded scoops instead of leveled scoops).
Storage: Allow the dish to cool before storing. Store in the fridge in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Freeze for up to 4 months. 

Nutrition

Calories: 563kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 93mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 2mg