Yield: 4 Servings
Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
Cheesy, saucy, Instant Pot Hamburger Helper is a family dinner that is so good everyone will want to go back for seconds! Quick and easy, it's also a favorite for busy cooks.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion, about ½ an onion
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper, about 1 pepper
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic, about 3 garlic cloves
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
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Instructions
- Set instant pot to the sauté setting. When hot, add the oil. Then, add the ground beef. Cook, breaking up the meat and stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 4 minutes, or until the onions and pepper soften.
- Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth, making sure to scrape up the bits at the bottom of the pot so you don’t get the burn warning.
- Pour in the macaroni and stir. Cover with the lid. Set the valve to the “sealing” position and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes.
- Once the cook time has finished, do a quick release and open the lid. Carefully stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Serve hamburger helper hot garnished with chopped parsley on top, if desired.
Notes
- Storing: You can store cooled, leftover Instant Pot Hamburger Helper in the fridge for up to 5 days, in an airtight container or food storage bag.
- Reheating: Reheat the leftovers in the oven at 350°F, on the stove over medium-low heat, or in the microwave. Make sure to stir now and then so it heats up evenly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1, Calories: 985kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 73g, Fat: 66g, Saturated Fat: 34g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 24g, Trans Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 241mg, Sodium: 2121mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 6g