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10 Must-Try Ground Beef Instant Pot Recipes for Quick Delicious Meals

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Learn how to make delicious ground beef instant pot recipes. Easy recipe with step-by-step instructions.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (grass-fed if you can find it, for that rich, earthy flavor)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth as a lighter substitute)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional, for a little kick)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or bacon grease, for sautéing
  • 1 cup frozen corn (optional, for a touch of sweetness and texture)
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (optional, for serving)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)

If you’re looking to make this dish a little more pantry-friendly, canned diced tomatoes can be swapped for crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce depending on your texture preference. And if fresh herbs aren’t on hand, dried herbs still bring plenty of soul to the pot. Mama Lu always said, “Use what you’ve got, and don’t fret the rest.” That’s the kind of freedom these recipes offer.

Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and heat the olive oil until shimmering. This step reminds me of Mama Lu’s old stove, where the smell of sizzling bacon would signal that dinner was on its way.
  2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper to the pot, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant—about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until it just starts to bloom.
  4. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it browns evenly. Cook for about 7 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if desired, though I often leave a bit for flavor—just like Mama Lu always did.
  5. Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, oregano, cumin, chili powder (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the beef and veggies with those warm spices that bring the whole dish together.
  6. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the beef broth. Give everything a good stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom—those bits hold a treasure trove of flavor.
  7. Seal the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  8. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
  9. Open the lid, stir in the frozen corn if using, and let it sit on the warm sauté setting for another 3-5 minutes to thaw and heat through.
  10. Serve hot, topped with shredded cheddar and fresh herbs if you like. Pour yourself a cold glass of sweet tea or whatever warms your soul—this meal deserves it.

Find it online: https://claracooking.com/ground-beef-instant-pot-recipes/