Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
325 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
Description
Instant Pot Sloppy Joes start by sautéing onions and peppers in oil, followed by browning ground beef with garlic. After deglazing the pot with water and apple cider vinegar, a combination of tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, and tamari soy sauce is added. The mixture cooks under high pressure for 5 minutes, with a natural pressure release ensuring tender, flavorful meat sauce with a thick consistency.
The cooked filling is spooned onto toasted burger buns or alternatively served wrapped in whole wheat wraps. The use of lean ground beef reduces excess fat, and tamari soy sauce gives the dish additional umami richness. The recipe can be customized with added heat if desired.
For storage, keep leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days. The recipe balances savory, sweet, and tangy components for a well-rounded sloppy joe experience made efficiently in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ cup onion or 1 onion peeled and finely diced, frozen diced
- ½ cup bell pepper or 1 pepper deseeded and finely diced, frozen diced
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef lean
- 1 teaspoon Garlic puree
- ¼ cup water
- 1 ½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce the secret ingredient that adds great depth of flavor!
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, ground
- 8 burger bun split (use gluten free buns if desired, toasted
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting, heat oil in the Instant Pot Insert, add the onions peppers, and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until the onion is soft.
- Next add the beef and garlic, and sauté for a few minutes until the beef is brown.
- Switch off the heat, stir in water and vinegar and thoroughly deglaze the pot.
- Add the rest of the ingredients until the black pepper, but do not mix.
- Cover your Instant Pot, turn the valve to sealing, and set to manual pressure / high pressure for 5 minutes.
- When done, allow for a 10-minute Natural Pressure Release then quick release the rest of the steam.
- Stuff the burger buns with the Sloppy Joe mix and serve.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to avoid excess fat; drain if necessary before cooking in the Instant Pot.
- Try serving sloppy joes in whole wheat wraps for a different presentation.
- Tamari soy sauce adds depth; fish sauce can be substituted.
- Add diced jalapeños or chili flakes for extra heat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 695mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 530mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 23.5mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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