Instant Pot Meatloaf
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
43 mins
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Additional Time
10 mins
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Total Time
58 mins
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Servings
6 slices
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Calories
537 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Meatloaf
Description
Instant Pot Meatloaf uses a mix of lean ground beef, onions, garlic powder, breadcrumbs, and Worcestershire sauce for flavor and texture. This method steams the loaf in a foil pan placed on a trivet inside the pressure cooker, ensuring even cooking and moistness without drying out. Alongside, baby potatoes cook in broth with chopped onion and garlic, absorbing savory flavors. Once cooked, the meatloaf is glazed with a combination of ketchup and chili sauce, optionally broiled for a few minutes to add a slightly caramelized, tangy crust.
The dish offers a blend of soft, tender meatloaf with a smooth crumb, complemented by the soft, flavorful potatoes. It provides a convenient way to have a main and side ready simultaneously in the Instant Pot. Resting the meatloaf after cooking is important to hold its shape when slicing.
The recipe suggests using 80/20 ground beef or a beef and pork mix for juiciness. Potatoes can be served whole or smashed using the cooking liquid for extra flavor. Broiling the glaze adds a richer taste but is optional. The glaze can also be varied by using a brown sugar ketchup mixture. Larger potatoes may require mashing after cooking to avoid them falling apart.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds baby potato
- ½ onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
Meatloaf
- ½ onion finely diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 pounds ground beef lean
- ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg
Topping
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons chili sauce
Instructions
- Place the baby potatoes, chopped onion, garlic, and broth in the bottom of a 6QT Instant-Pot.
- Cook diced onion (for the meatloaf) in butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.
- Combine all meatloaf ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Form into a loaf and place on a piece of foil. Fold the edges of the foil to make a "pan" for the meatloaf. Place the meatloaf on the trivet and add to the Instant Pot.
- Select manual and cook on high pressure 28 minutes. Allow to naturally release for 10 minutes.
- Remove any remaining pressure. Open the lid and ensure the meatloaf has reached 165°F. Remove meatloaf to a cutting board.
- Combine topping ingredients and brush over meatloaf. (Optional: Place under the broiler 3-4 minutes)
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with potatoes.
Notes
- Use an 80/20 ground beef mix or combine beef and pork for best texture and flavor.
- Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes after cooking to help it hold together when slicing.
- Broiling the glazed meatloaf for 3-4 minutes caramelizes the topping and enhances flavor; this step is optional.
- Potatoes can be served whole or mashed with the cooking liquid for extra taste and texture.
- If using larger potatoes, consider mashing them before serving as they may not hold shape.
- The glaze can be adjusted to a brown sugar version by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, and cider vinegar.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 537 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 537 | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 163mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 781mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 1103mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 252IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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