Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
If you know me, you know I say homemade is ALWAYS better! While many think buying boxed food is much easier than making it yourself, that isn’t always true! My Instant Pot Hamburger Helper recipe requires a short list of simple, kitchen staple ingredients, 23 minutes of your time, and is much more flavorful than the boxed version. After trying this homemade hamburger helper, you’ll never go back to the box again!
You Know Exactly What’s In It Fast & Easy, Only 23 Minutes, One Pot Meal Uses Simple Ingredients Tons of flavour! Delicious Comfort Food Dish Your Family Will Love!
The thing I like most about homemade versions of our favorite comfort foods, is that you know EXACTLY what’s going into it. There are no additives or preservatives, no mystery ingredients, just deliciousness here! Creamy, cheesy and undeniably delectable, this one pot meal requires very little prep, minimal cleanup and is a dish your entire family will flock to the table for.
Ingredient Notes
Olive Oil – Substitute sunflower, safflower, or avocado oil. Onion and Garlic – Essential flavor enhancers to any dish. Ground Beef – I used extra lean ground beef. Seasoning – Oregano, chili powder, salt and pepper. Worcestershire Sauce – This is going to add a nice, rich deep flavor and color. Beef Broth – I always use low sodium to control the salt levels. Milk – Any type will work, dairy or non dairy. Pasta – I used elbow macaroni, feel free to use your noodle of preference. Cheese – I used cheddar cheese, shredded. Feel free to use your preference or a combination of cheese. Parsley – Fresh parsley, chopped
How To Make Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
Tips
Storing Leftovers
This instant pot hamburger helper is just as delicious the next day! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 – 4 days.
Freezing
If you want to freeze your leftovers, let them cool completely then freeze in an airtight container. Your instant pot hamburger helper will stay fresh for up to 3 months if stored properly.
More Great Recipes To Try
Three Cheese Hamburger HelperCheeseburger Hamburger HelperMashed Sweet PotatoesInstant Pot Chicken And RiceSkillet Shepherd’s PieInstant Pot Baked BeansTwo Ingredient Fat Free Lemon BarsInstant Pot Creamy Ranch ChickenBeefaroni
title: “Instant Pot Hamburger Helper” ShowToc: true date: “2024-11-10” author: “Leonel Krajewski”
Try my Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Stew recipe next!
Instant Pot Hamburger Helper
My family does a happy dance every time I make this cheesy homemade hamburger helper recipe. Once you try this, you’ll never buy a box again. I love eliminating the processed mystery ingredients, and this recipe really doesn’t any longer than the box does! (30 minute meals are the best, aren’t they?)
How to Make it
Vegetable Oil Ground Beef Onions Garlic Salt/Pepper Worcestershire Sauce Tomato Paste Beef Broth Cheddar Cheese– Shredded from a block at home will taste and melt better Elbow Macaroni
What Size Instant Pot did I use?
I used my 6-quart Instant Pot for this recipe, which is what I recommend for most families, and is what most Instant Pot recipes are based on. It can cook enough food for a family of four and won’t take as long to come to pressure as an 8 quart will.
Can This Recipe Be Doubled in an 8 Quart?
Unfortunately there isn’t enough room to double this recipe in an 8 quart Instant Pot.
Can you Freeze Macaroni?
Cooked Macaroni is a great food to freezer for future meals. Here are some tips for success:
Cook the pasta to the Al Dente Point, but no more. That way the pasta won’t be overcooked when you reheat it. For this recipe, the quick release of the pressure valve helps to halt the cooking process. It’s also best to avoid reheating the pasta again before you freeze it.
What if the Burn Indicator Turns on During Pressure Cooking?
-If you’re waiting for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure and notice a burn indicator, this is something that rectifies itself whenever I make this recipe and see that warning. It just takes a little bit of waiting before the pressure cooker will do it’s thing. -The more I use the Instant Pot, the more I see this message. I’ve learned to basically ignore it as long as I know that I’ve done my due diligence in making sure I’ve removed any specs of meat on the bottom of the pan that may have gotten stuck during while sauteing. I do this before I add any other ingredients. –Adding vegetable oil on the bottom of the pan prior to browning the meat helps with this.
More of my favorite Instant Pot Recipes:
Chicken and Stuffing Creamy Chicken Stew Roasted Potatoes Broccoli Cheddar Soup Split Pea Soup French Onion Soup
