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Instant Pot Ground Beef (Frozen or Fresh)
Instant Pot Ground Beef (Frozen and Fresh) is more than a recipe. It is a kitchen hack that comes in handy on busy days and especially when you forgot to thaw your ground beef one day ahead! So stop wondering whether you can cook frozen ground beef… go ahead and cook your hamburger in the Instant Pot for a delish and quick dinner.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 262 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- water 1 cup (for a 6 qt. pot) or 1 ½ cups (for an 8 qt. pot)
- 2 pounds ground beef fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 oz taco seasoning or another seasoning blend of your choice (around 4 tablespoon per 1 oz)
- ⅔ cup broth beef or vegetable (for a saucy meat dish, use ¾ to 1 cup broth or more instead)
- 3 tablespoon lime juice or red wine vinegar or lemon juice
- green onion chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pour water over the bottom of the pot and then position your trivet. Place 1-2 pounds of ground beef on your trivet, piece the beef, lock the lid and turn the valve to sealing.
- Set to high pressure and set the time as follows: For FRESH ground beef, cook for 6 minutes (if the meat is in a flat form) or 8 minutes (if it is in a tube form). For FROZEN ground beef, cook for 20 minutes (if the meat is in a flat form) or 25 minutes (if it is in a tube form)
- When the cooking time comes to an end, let the pressure release naturally for about 5 minutes and then do a quick release. Check the temperature with a meat thermometer-- it should be 160 to 165 degrees F (71-74 degrees C). If it is not, seal the pot again and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Once your meat is cooked, transfer it to a place, remove the trivet and discard the water. Place the cooked meat back into the pot and break it up into small chunks.
- Press the sauté button and let the pot heat for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the oil and then the seasoning and brown the meat for 3-5 minutes. Stir in the broth and let evaporate for 2 minutes. Mix in the lime juice and use it in many dishes such as hamburger helper, ground beef tacos, lasagne, and more.
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Notes
- Store Instant Pot ground beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months!
- Store Instant Pot ground beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months!
- Store Instant Pot ground beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months!
- Store Instant Pot ground beef in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months!
Nutrition Information
Calories
262kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
721mg
(30%)
Potassium
381mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
668IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 721mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 381mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 668IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.