20+ of the BEST Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How do you cook large amounts of ground beef? ›

Add ground beef and beef broth. Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 12 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook for 12 minutes.

Use 1 cup for a 3 or 6-quart instant pot and 1.5 cups for an 8-quart model. Then place in a metal trivet or rack inside the inner pot. Place 1-2 pounds of ground beef on your trivet, seal the instant pot, and be sure the vent knob is closed.

The trick to cooking ground beef well is to not move it around a lot until it's finished cooking and nicely browned. This helps create a crust on the meat which is delicious. I sauté it in cooking oil. I usually use olive oil because that's my go-to, but your favorite cooking oil will work too.

According to the USDA, a serving of ground beef is 3 ounces. Considering that, 3.75 pounds of ground beef would be enough to serve 20 people.

Try serving 3/4 of a pound per person to factor in the extra weight. If you're dishing up some ground beef for taco night, ¼ of a pound per person should be sufficient. You might want to consider ¾ of a pound for those with heartier appetites. A half a pound might not be enough.

For hot and raw pack jars of meat, process pints for 75 minutes and quarts for 90 minutes. Dial-gauge pressure canner - process jars at 11 pounds pressure (altitudes of 0 to 2,000 ft) or at 12 pounds pressure (altitudes of 2,001 to 4,000 ft).

Your pressure cooker, multi-cooker or Instant Pot^® is a quick and easy tool for preparing your best beef recipes. Sear, braise, stew, roast or stir-fry in minutes. Versatility is the name of the pressure cooker game. You can cook any cut in a multi-cooker, but we recommend those from the chuck and round.

All you do is add up to 3 pounds of ground beef to your crock-pot (I have done as many as 5 lbs. at one time). Break up the beef and add ¼ cup water (per pound of beef). Turn your crock-pot on and cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours or LOW for 4-6 hours.

Quick tip: Purchase about 1 pound of ground beef or boneless roast for four servings.

What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

Add herbs and spices: Mix in dried herbs and spices such as cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder to give your ground beef a bolder flavor. Use a marinade: Marinate the ground beef in a flavorful liquid such as Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, or red wine before cooking.

Culinary professionals know that a small amount of vinegar makes food taste bright and fresh. Too much, however, may make the food unpleasantly sour. First and foremost, vinegar is used as a tenderizer for meat and poultry. It may be added as an injected marinade in very tough proteins or applied via a soak or rub.

A question we often get is “How much meat do I need?” The starting rule of thumb is: Boneless Meat: 1/2 lb. per person for adults and 1/4 lb. per person for children.

Braising and Stewing

Braising is used for large cuts of meat. The same technique is called stewing when used for bite-sized pieces of meat, poultry, or fish. adds color and flavor. Follow the recipe to use a small amount of oil or preferably, no oil.

An average serving of meat per person is about 4-ounces, a generous serving would be about 6-ounces. If serving 100 people 6-ounces each, you would need 37.5 pounds of cooked meat. Allow for shrinkage during cooking.