Instant Pot Ground Beef {Fresh or Frozen}
This Instant Pot Ground Beef is so easy to make - read on for ideas on how to use it, plus how to pressure cook frozen ground beef!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 157kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb extra-lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup beef broth
Instructions
Fresh
- Heat Instant Pot on saute mode. Add ground beef, breaking up and browning for 3-4 minutes. Season with salt & pepper to taste. Turn off saute mode and pour in beef broth.
- Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 2 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook for 2 minutes.
- Do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily. Serve ground beef with a slotted spoon, draining liquid. Enjoy!
Frozen
- Add ground beef and beef broth. Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 12 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook for 12 minutes.
- Let the pressure naturally release, then open lid once the pressure gauge has dropped. Turn Instant Pot to saute mode. Break up beef with a spoon, then season with salt & pepper to taste. Saute for 3-4 minutes until beef is browned. Serve ground beef with a slotted spoon, draining liquid. Enjoy!
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Notes
Use the ground beef to make chili cheese fries, nachos, casserole, chili and more.
If you're using frozen ground beef, cook on high pressure for 12 minutes then do a natural pressure release.
You can also use this recipe to make ground chicken, ground turkey or ground pork.
Try out different seasoning options like this homemade taco seasoning.
Store the leftover beef in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 2 minutes or in a pan on the stovetop.
Freeze this recipe for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge overnight or reheat from frozen in a pan on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 409mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 3mg