Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
Description
The Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese is a hearty and creamy dish featuring ground beef, diced onions, and green bell peppers sautéed with garlic and spices before combining with elbow macaroni, tomato sauce, and beef stock. Cooking everything together under pressure results in tender pasta soaking up a flavorful broth enhanced with paprika and oregano. After cooking, shredded cheddar and heavy cream are stirred in to enrich the texture and create a smooth, cheesy sauce. Fresh parsley added at the end offers a hint of brightness.
Its flavors echo a classic cheeseburger, but with the convenience and comfort of a creamy pasta casserole. This dish pairs well with a simple side salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal.
The recipe relies on lean ground beef and uses fresh ingredients sautéed before pressure cooking, ensuring depth without complicated techniques or lengthy hands-on time. It should be served promptly to enjoy the best texture and creamy consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- ½ onion diced, medium sweet
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 3 cups beef stock
- 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese shredded, Cabot Mild
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh leaves
Instructions
- Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Heat olive oil; add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat.
- Add onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, paprika and oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in beef stock, tomato sauce and pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Stir in cheese and heavy cream until cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes; stir in parsley.
- Serve immediately.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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