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Quick and Easy Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Helper
This Instant Pot Cheesy Hamburger Helper is the ultimate comfort food—creamy, cheesy, and ready in a flash! Perfect for busy weeknights and hungry families.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 510 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Turn your instant pot onto the sauté setting and add the oil. Once the oil has heated, add the onion and begin to sauté for 3-5 minutes until it’s soft and translucent
- Add the ground beef, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and worcestershire. Break up the ground beef and cook until there is no more pink
- Cancel the sauté setting on the instant pot. Add the milk, beef broth, macaroni, and tomato sauce. Gently press the noodles below the liquid but don’t stir.
- Turn the knob to the sealed position and set the instant pot to pressure cook for 5 minutes
- Once the instant pot is done switch the knob to quick release. Once the pressure is released, open the top and stir in the cheese and serve
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Notes
- Storage and Reheating Tips: Keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave for 30-second increments until fully heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
510kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
846mg
(35%)
Potassium
791mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
725IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
260mg
(26%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 510
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 510kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 846mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 791mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 725IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 260mg | 26% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.