These Easy Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes are great for busy weeknights! They’re the best dinners and can double as healthy lunches.
Ground Beef Recipes
Ground beef is one of my favourite proteins. It’s affordable, healthy, and super quick to cook, especially in the Instant Pot! These crowd-pleasers will have everyone going back for seconds. To get you inspired with what to cook with ground beef, I’ve rounded up my favourite recipes from tacos to pasta to chili and more.
Looking for different cuts of beef? Here are the best Instant Pot beef recipes! How about a leaner meat? Try these Instant Pot ground turkey recipes instead!
Is ground beef healthy?
Ground beef is an excellent source of protein and also contains vitamins B3, B12, and B6 in addition to iron. Choose a leaner ground beef (95% is good) for less saturated fat and if you really want to ensure you get the most nutrients, choose a grass-fed variety.
Family Favourites
What do you do when it’s dinner time but you have no idea what to cook? Make these recipes! They’re classics that come together super quickly in the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Ground Beef {Fresh or Frozen}
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Ground Beef is so easy to make – read on for ideas on how to use it, plus how to cook frozen ground beef too!
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Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 409mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Taco Meat {+Taco Salad Jars}
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Meat is the perfect filling for taco salad jars. Make it with your choice of ground beef, chicken or turkey!
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Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 993mg | Potassium: 959mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 15.7mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Instant Pot Salisbury Steak {30-Minute Meal}
25 minutes
This delicious and easy Instant Pot Salisbury Steak is ready in just 30 minutes – serve it with mashed potatoes and a creamy mushroom gravy!
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Calories: 522kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1898mg | Potassium: 764mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 307IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 4mg
Instant Pot Cabbage Rolls
1 hour
These Instant Pot Cabbage Rolls are the real deal! Cook the whole head of cabbage first, then peel the leaves, stuff and cook a second time.Â
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Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 911mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 86mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 4mg
Easiest Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
30 minutes
These are the easiest Instant Pot Sloppy Joes, served in a delicious tangy tomato sauce on hamburger buns. It's the perfect make ahead meal!
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Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 771IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 6mg
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff {Super Easy!}
40 minutes
This Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is a lighter and easy version of the favourite comfort food with ground beef, mushrooms and a creamy sauce.
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Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 949mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 450IU | Vitamin C: 3.3mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3.8mg
Pasta Recipes
Make any pasta dish heartier with some ground beef! Go traditional with a lasagna or try something different with Taco Pasta.
Easy Instant Pot Bolognese {30 Minutes}
30 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Bolognese comes together in about 30 minutes – it's a delicious, freezer-friendly meat sauce that pairs perfectly with pasta!
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Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2109IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg
Easy Instant Pot Lasagna
40 minutes
This easy Instant Pot Lasagna is like a lazy lasagna – you'll saute the ground beef and layer the lasagna noodles right in the pot!
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Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 642mg | Potassium: 840mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1600IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 4mg
Instant Pot Taco Pasta {One Pot!}
25 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Pasta is a delicious and cheesy pasta recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights with all your favourite taco flavours.
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Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 752mg | Potassium: 383mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1650IU | Vitamin C: 113mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2.7mg
Cheesiest Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
30 minutes
This is the cheesiest, most delicious Instant Pot Hamburger Helper copycat! All you need are pasta, ground beef, diced tomatoes, cheddar and veggies.
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Calories: 503kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 481mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 322IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 182mg | Iron: 3mg
Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese via The Girl on Bloor
This Instant Pot Chili Mac and Cheese is a delicious, cheesy one pot pasta recipe and the ultimate comfort food that’s filled with hearty flavours!
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Soups and Chilis
One of the best ways to use up ground beef is to make soups and chilis. These are the ultimate comfort food recipes for chilly nights!
Instant Pot Taco Soup
30 minutes
This Instant Pot Taco Soup is a delicious 30-minute soup similar to chili but made with salsa, black beans, corn and other Tex Mex toppings.
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Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1430mg | Potassium: 1210mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 5mg
Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
30 minutes
This Easy Instant Pot Lasagna Soup is a comforting and delicious one pot dinner idea that’s ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 999mg | Potassium: 624mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 6350IU | Vitamin C: 18.2mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 4.3mg
The Ultimate Instant Pot Chili
30 minutes
This is the Ultimate Instant Pot Chili! Made with ground beef, lots of beans, green chilies and spices, it’s ready in just 30 minutes.
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Calories: 417kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 566mg | Potassium: 1602mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1008IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 9mg
Instant Pot Hamburger Soup via Salt & Lavender
This Instant Pot hamburger soup is easy and flavorful! It’s a healthier comfort food that uses simple everyday ingredients.
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