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10 Easy Ground Beef Instant Pot Recipes for Quick Delicious Meals

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef (85% lean for best flavor and moisture)
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (any color you like)
  • 1 cup beef broth (or chicken broth if you prefer a lighter flavor)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for a little heat)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or bacon fat for sautéing (bacon fat adds that extra mountain-country richness)
  • Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or corn for added texture and sweetness

Substitution tip: If you’re watching carbs, swap the canned tomatoes for fresh diced tomatoes or even a cup of chopped zucchini to keep things light and fresh.

Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Once hot, pour in the olive oil or bacon fat. This step reminds me of Mama Lu’s kitchen — the sizzle of fat in the pan was always the signal that something good was about to happen.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until softened and translucent, stirring occasionally. The smell of onions cooking always takes me right back to that farmhouse kitchen, where every simmering pot felt like a warm hug.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and diced bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant. Don’t rush this part — those small aromatics are the soul of the dish.
  4. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with your spoon or spatula. Cook until browned all over, about 5-7 minutes. You want a nice crust forming on some bits for that deep, savory flavor.
  5. Once the beef is browned, stir in the tomato paste, smoked paprika, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Let it cook for another minute to wake up the spices.
  6. Pour in the beef broth and canned diced tomatoes with their juices. Use your spoon to scrape any browned bits off the bottom — that’s where the flavor lives.
  7. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to “sealing.” Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. The pressure cooking mirrors the slow simmer Mama Lu’s pot roasts enjoyed, but in a fraction of the time.
  8. When cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully switch the valve to “venting” to release any remaining pressure.
  9. Open the lid, stir in the frozen peas or corn if using, and let them warm in the residual heat for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Give everything a final taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with your favorite sides.

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