Economical, adaptable and easy, these Instant Pot ground beef recipes satisfy the heartiest of appetites. Dig into this meaty dinnertime favorite in no time flat when you rely on your pressure cooker.
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Pressure-Cooker Beef and Rice Cabbage Rolls
From the Recipe Creator:
My family can't wait for dinner when I serve my tasty cabbage rolls. The dish comes together in a pinch and always satisfies. —Lynn Bowen, Geraldine, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
2 cabbage rolls: 219 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 446mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch.
2/16
Instant Pot Meat Loaf
From the Recipe Creator:
I used to make this recipe a lot when my kids were growing up and I was working. It's easy to make and a family favorite. Several loaves can be made ahead and frozen for busy weeks. Thaw a loaf in the refrigerator overnight, and then it's ready to cook. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 315 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 678mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 25g protein.
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Pressure-Cooker Penne with Meat Sauce
From the Recipe Creator:
This pressure-cooker pasta is delicious and super easy. I like to serve it with a chopped salad and Italian dressing. —Virginia Butterfield, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 472 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 775mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 31g protein.
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Meatballs and Rice
From the Recipe Creator:
I first made these meatballs when our children were small, and they just loved them. I occasionally use cream of mushroom soup instead of tomato soup, and that variation is delicious too. —Mary Kelso, Hannibal, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 285 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 848mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
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Instant Pot Taco Pasta
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish is a welcome change from boring taco Tuesday. I've taken all the flavors of tacos and created an easy pasta dish. Kids love the taste, and I love how quick and easy it is to put together in the electric pressure cooker. To lighten things up, use ground turkey instead of the beef. — Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 598 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 1845mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 40g protein.
Go slow with these ground beef Crockpot recipes.
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Pressure-Cooker Beef and Veggie Sloppy Joes
From the Recipe Creator:
Because I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, I started experimenting with my go-to veggies and ground beef. I came up with this favorite that my kids actually request! —Megan Niebuhr, Yakima WA
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 316 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 566mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2.500 starch.
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Pressure-Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother gave me this recipe 40 years ago. It's a wonderfully tasty dish that's perfect for a pressure cooker. —Sue Mims, Macclenny, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 356 calories, 24g fat (11g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein.
8/16
Pressure Cooker Hoisin Meatballs
From the Recipe Creator:
I love the start of fall because that means it's football season! Meatballs are filling and hearty and great for a tailgate. I served this for the first time at my favorite team's home opener. My best friend, who hates meatballs, couldn't get enough of them! I created a meatball convert! Woo-hoo! If you are serving children and prefer not to add the wine, substitute beef broth instead.—Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 meatball: 78 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 156mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.
9/16
Pressure-Cooker Five-Bean Chili
From the Recipe Creator:
A hearty bowl of chili always reminds me of my mom's cooking. While I love this classic recipe, I wanted a faster way to cook the dried beans, so I decided to make it in my pressure cooker. Now we get to enjoy the same from-scratch recipe but in a fraction of the time. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 308 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 704mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 9g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 medium-fat meat.
10/16
Presto Mexican Peppers
From the Recipe Creator:
Traditional stuffed peppers get a southwestern twist! The filling also makes a delicious meat loaf that we even like cold as a sandwich with Mexican-blend or cheddar cheese, mayo and salsa.” — Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper: 435 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 518mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 30g protein.
11/16
Pressure-Cooker Chipotle Porcupine Meatballs
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves porcupine meatballs. We have been eating this retro dish for years—I just updated it with a little more spice for myself. With the electronic pressure cooker, it is ready in minutes and is great for a day I don't have a lot of time. It makes some great leftover makeovers, too! —Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 meatball: 144 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 397mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
12/16
Instant Pot Chili con Carne
From the Recipe Creator:
Although multicookers can’t replace every tool in the kitchen, they sure are coming close. Chili con carne is a classic all-time favorite dish to prepare in them. This cooks up fast but tastes as if it simmered all day! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 248 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 687mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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Beef and Black Bean Spaghetti Squash
From the Recipe Creator:
I've been working on developing healthier recipes that still taste fabulous—and keep me satisfied. This squash tossed with beef, beans and kale has so much flavor it's easy to forget it's good for you! —Charlotte Cravins, Opelousas, Louisiana
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 312 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 283mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
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Pressure-Cooker Spanish Chili
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to prepare this Spanish chili on weekends so I have an instant weeknight dinner on hand. I've come to love my pressure cooker because it makes mealtime a breeze. —Lynn Faria, Meriden, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 194 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 699mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 starch.
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Pressure-Cooker Mexican Stuffed Peppers
From the Recipe Creator:
Traditional stuffed peppers get a southwestern twist in this easy recipe. The filling also makes a delicious meat loaf that we even like cold as a sandwich with Mexican blend or cheddar cheese, mayo and salsa. —Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 stuffed pepper: 319 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 medium-fat meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
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Pressure-Cooker Beefy Cabbage Bean Stew
From the Recipe Creator:
While we were on a small-group quilting retreat, one of my friends made this wonderful recipe for dinner. We all loved it and have since passed the recipe around for others to enjoy—now I'm passing it on to you. —Melissa Glancy, La Grange, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 177 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 591mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable.
