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Instant Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper

Instant Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 14 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Instant Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper -- The Instant Pot is one of the most popular kitchen appliances that create a delicious homemade hamburger helper in minutes!. It's easy to make, and everyone loves it!

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Ground Beef, lean or regular based on preference
  • 2 cups Pasta, elbow macaroni or similar small pasta
  • 2 cups Beef Broth, for cooking the pasta and adding flavor
  • 1 cup Milk, adds creaminess to the dish
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese, shredded, for a rich and cheesy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce , for depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste, for a hint of tangy tomato flavor
  • 1 medium Onion, diced, for a base of savory sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced, for aromatic depth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika,
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Brown the Beef: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. If there’s excess grease, drain it off.
  • Add Onion and Garlic: Stir in the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant.
  • Mix in Pasta and Liquids: Add the dry pasta, beef broth, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well to combine.
  • Pressure Cook: Secure the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for half the recommended pasta cooking time (usually 4-5 minutes for elbow macaroni).
  • Quick Release: Once cooking is complete, carefully perform a quick release. Open the lid once the pressure is fully released.
  • Add Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and well combined with the pasta and beef.
  • Season: Add paprika, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust any seasoning as needed.
  • Serve: Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, or Ninja Foodi

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 484kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 43gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 2196mgPotassium: 1122mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1342IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 527mgIron: 5mg