Instant Pot Ground Beef And Pasta Food

INSTANT POT CHEESY GROUND BEEF AND NOODLES

Steps:

• Set Instant Pot to Saute Less for 7 minutes.
• Add a dab of margarine or butter to the pot.
• Add the lean ground beef to pot.
• Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.
• Once the Instant Pot turns off add the chicken broth and water to the pot.
• Add the egg noodles to the pot and gently spread them out until they are submerged in the liquid.
• Pour the cream of mushroom soup on top, followed by the salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
• Do not stir.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the steam release handle to the sealing position and set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook High for 2 minutes.
• Once the Instant Pot is done cooking, immediately turn the steam release handle to the venting position and do a quick release.
• Remove the lid and stir the contents of the pot.
• Add the butter to the pot and stir until it's melted.
• Add the shredded cheese and stir well.
• Allow the dish to sit for a few minutes to let the sauce thicken.
• Serve and enjoy!

INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF AND PASTA CASSEROLE RECIPE

Steps:

• Press saute and add ground beef, oregano, parsley and garlic.
• Cook until no longer pink and also crumbling.
• Add all other ingredients except cheese, give it a good stir.
• Put on, lock lid and close valve.
• Press "Pressure Cook" and cook 4 minutes on high, then quick release.
• Stir in the cheese allow to melt and serve.

INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF PASTA

Steps:

• Set your pressure cooker to SAUTE. Drizzle with oil, then add the ground beef and saute 4-5 minutes, breaking beef into pieces as it cooks, until browned.
• Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic for 1 minute longer. Transfer ground beef to a bowl and cover tightly to keep warm.
• Add marinara, water, broth, noodles, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot and give it a good stir.
• Place the lid on the pot and slide it into the locked position and turn the vent valve to the sealed position.
• Set to PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL for 8 minutes.
• Do a QUICK RELEASE (immediately turn the vent valve to VENT position) and remove the lid once the float valve drops.
• Stir in ground beef and mozzarella cheese. Once cheese is melted and incorporated, add salt and pepper to taste.
• Garnish with fresh parsley, basil, or thyme if desired and serve.

INSTANT POT® GROUND BEEF AND PASTA

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Brown beef in the hot pot with Italian seasoning and salt, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 1 minute. Stir in pasta, both cans of tomato sauce, and beef broth. Close and lock the lid.
• Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Let sit with the lid closed for 5 minutes. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream. Serve immediately.

INSTANT POT CREAMY SHELLS AND BEEF

Steps:

• Add olive oil to the inner pot of the Instant Pot and turn on SAUTE mode.
• Add diced onion to the Instant Pot and sauté for a few minutes until onion starts to soften.
• Add ground beef to the pot, break into small pieces, and cook until browned; drain excess grease and turn off the Instant Pot.
• Add Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper and tomato paste to the beef mixture; stir to combine.
• Pour uncooked pasta shells on top of the ground beef mixture, then pour pasta sauce and water on top. Don't stir the pasta and sauce together.
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and put the valve in SEALING position. Cook on MANUAL/HIGH for 5 minutes.
• Do a manual pressure release and when the pin drops, remove the lid.
• Stir in parmesan cheese, half and half and cream cheese until well combined.
• Serve and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

HOW TO COOK FROZEN GROUND BEEF IN INSTANT POT

Steps:

• Place your trivet in the Instant Pot. Pour in one cup of water. Place your frozen beef on top of the trivet.
• Put the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the knob to sealing.
• Push the MANUAL button (or pressure cook button) and set the time for 25 minutes.
• Once the timer is done, let the Instant Pot do a NATURAL RELEASRE for 10-15 minutes. Turn the knob to release any additional pressure.
• Take your meat out of the Instant Pot and place in a bowl. Cut or chop the meat up (I love using a Chop Stir for this).