Instant Pot Meat Sauce Recipe –– Do you love a good meat sauce? I know I do! And, the great news is that you can make a delicious meat sauce right in your Instant Pot. This recipe is easy to follow and results in a flavorful sauce that you will love. Plus, it’s perfect for serving over pasta or making into a Meatball Sub sandwich. Give this Instant Pot meat sauce recipe a try today!

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Instant Pot Meat Sauce Recipe is amazing; if you are looking for a rich, thick, and flavorful pasta sauce, this is the one for you.

Easy Instant Pot Meat Sauce Recipe. This recipe is so easy to make homemade tomato sauce; you will never buy the supermarket jar stuff. Served in many ways, this is perfect with a plate of pasta, polenta, or even a serving of Italian Instant Pot Sausages.

If you have ever made a homemade pasta sauce, they take hours to simmer on the stovetop. So, with the Instant Pot, you can get the same end result in a few minutes in the Instant Pot.

I love a great sauce, I grew up on my Sicilian grandmother’s recipe for meat pasta sauce, which I have fond memories of, and this sauce recipe delivers the same flavors in minutes. 

This makes for a quick meal, so I hope that you try it, with your new Instant Pot.

Can You Make Meat Sauce In The Instant Pot?

The meat sauce is a classic dish that can be made on the stovetop or in the oven. But what about the Instant Pot? Can you make meat sauce in the Instant Pot? The answer is yes! You can make a delicious, hearty meat sauce in your Instant Pot in just a few minutes. This recipe is simple and easy to follow, and it yields amazing results. You’ll love this delicious, hearty meat sauce!

Instant Pot Meat Sauce Recipe

Why You Will Love Making Homemade Meat Sauce In The Instant Pot

I’m not sure about you, but I could really go for some homemade meat sauce right now. The thing is, I don’t feel like turning on my oven or spending a ton of time cooking on the stove. Thankfully, with the help of my Instant Pot, I can have a hearty and delicious batch of meat sauce in no time at all! Keep reading to find out why you will love making this dish in your Instant Pot. Read more…

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Meat Sauce Recipe

Do you love making pasta dishes at home but hate how long they take to cook? Well, with an Instant Pot, you can make a delicious meat sauce in no time. This recipe only requires a few simple ingredients, so it’s perfect for beginners. Plus, the Instant Pot makes cleanup a breeze. Give this easy dish a try tonight!

Ingredients Needed For Instant Pot Meat Sauce Recipe

  • Meat: Lean Ground Beef
  • Veggies: Onions, Carrots, Celery, and Crushed Tomatoes
  • Liquids: Beef Stock, Tomato Paste, Tomato Sauce
  • Seasoning: Italian seasoning, basil, bay leaves
  • Other: Olive Oil, Garlic, Salt

How to Cook Meat Sauce In The Instant Pot

How to make Meat Sauce In The Instant Pot

  1. In the Instant Pot add the olive oil, then press the saute button. As soon as the olive oil heats up, add the onions, carrots, and celery,  Saute for a few minutes until they are softened.
  2. Then add the ground beef, and use a spoon to break up the meat as it cooks. Once the meat is cooked, drain the fat.
  3. Add the garlic, tomato paste, Italian Seasoning, and basil.
  4. Mix well.
  5. Then add the beef stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and bay leaves. Mix well.
  6. Add your lid, ensuring the vent is in the sealing position.
  7. Set the manual high pressure for 20 minutes. When the time is up, do a quick release.
  8. When all of the pressure has been released, remove the lid.
  9. Continue to simmer until the sauces thicken, about 5 minutes. 

Meat sauce

Some Common Questions Asked

Can I make this ahead and store it?

Absolutely, this is one of my favorite things to make on a Sunday afternoon to prepare for the week. 

How to store it, simply make the sauce and let it cool to room temperature. Then place the cooled sauce into an airtight container. Place into the refrigerator; it will last about 3 to 4 days. 

This sauce also freezes amazingly well, to freeze: let it cool to room temperature, then place the sauce into a freezer-safe container. The sauce will stay well for about 2 to 3 months. 

What can I use leftover meat sauce for?

This is a really easy sauce that you can use for a number of users, my favorite, of course, is over a plate of pasta, but here are some of the other uses:

Can I use different meat in the sauce?

Yes, not only can use ground beef, but here are some of my other favorite meats to use in this sauce.

I love using ground pork, Italian sausage, and even ground turkey. They all make for an amazing sauce.

More Instant Pot Recipes to Try: 

Since getting my Instant Pot, I have been having so much fun experimenting with recipes. And there are so many more to try! Here are some of my favorites so far. Enjoy!

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Instant Pot Meat Sauce Recipe

Instant Pot Meat Sauce Recipe

4 from 7 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Instant Pot Meat Sauce Recipe is amazing, if you are looking for a rich, thick, and flavorful pasta sauce this is the one for you.

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup onions, diced
  • 1 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 2 pounds ground beef, lean
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, diced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon basil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup beef broth, or stock
  • 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • In the Instant Pot add the olive oil, then press the saute button. As soon as the olive oil heats up, add the onions, carrots, and celery,  Saute for a few minutes until they are softened.
  • Then add the ground beef, use a spoon to break up the meat, as it cooks. Once the meat is cook, drain the fat.
  • Add the garlic, tomato paste, Italian Seasoning, and basil.
  • Mix well.
  • Then add the beef stock, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, and bay leaves. Mix well.
  • Add your lid, making sure that the vent is in the sealing position.
  • Set the manual high pressure for 20 minutes. When the time is up do a quick release.
  • When all of the pressure has been released, remove the lid.
  • Continue to simmer, until the sauces thicken, about 5 minutes. 

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 368kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 23gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 917mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3248IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 81mgIron: 4mg

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