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How to Cook Frozen Ground Beef

Cook frozen ground beef quickly and easy in your Instant Pot. This is a great kitchen hack when you need to get dinner on the table quickly!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon other spices like oregano and garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. Pour the water into the instant pot. Add the trivet and place the frozen ground beef directly on the trivet. Season with salt, pepper and any other seasoning.
  2. Place the lid on and move the valve to sealing. Press manual pressure and set the timer to 20 minutes high pressure. You’ll notice the Instant Pot will start to come to pressure first and then the timer will begin. It can take 8-10 minutes to come to pressure.
  3. When the cook time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure. Carefully open and remove the lid. Check the middle part of the ground beef for doneness. If it’s not cooked to your liking, seal again and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  4. Carefully remove the trivet from the pot and discard any cooking liquid and grease. Transfer the ground beef to a plate, and use a spatula, fork or meat chopper to break apart the ground beef. Use as desired in a recipe.

Notes

  • Storage: Cooked ground beef will keep well covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 370mg (15%) Potassium 308mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288

% Daily Value*

Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 370mg 15%
Potassium 308mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.