Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
664 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by sautéing ground beef and onion in vegetable oil, seasoning with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. A small amount of beef broth is added to deglaze, preventing food from sticking to the Instant Pot. Then, the rest of the broth and dry elbow macaroni are added, ensuring the pasta is submerged for even cooking under pressure.
The Instant Pot cooks the mixture for 5 minutes on high pressure. After quick releasing the steam, shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in to melt, enriching the dish with a creamy cheese coating. The resulting pasta is tender, and the beef is flavorful with a slightly saucy consistency.
Serve this dish as a quick family meal that combines protein, carbs, and cheesy comfort in one pot. Its straightforward cooking process makes it suitable for busy days.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 c. yellow onion diced
- 1 Tbsp garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper ground
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 4 c. beef broth low sodium
- 2 1/2 c. cheddar cheese shredded
- 16 oz elbow macaroni dry
Instructions
- Add vegetable oil to instant pot and set to saute.
- Add ground beef and onion. Cook and crumble until ground beef is cooked is almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt and pepper to pot. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in 1/4 c. of beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any pieces of beef that may be stuck to the bottom of the pot. This will prevent the burn indicator on the instant pot when pressure cooking.
- Add the rest of the broth and macaroni. Stir and make sure the macaroni is submerged into the broth.
- Lock the lid, seal the valve and set the pressure cooking time to 5 minutes.
- When instant pot is done cooking, quick release the steam valve. Stir in the cheese until completely melted and combined.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 664 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 664kcal | 33% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 116mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 909mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 676mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 800IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 562mg | 56% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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