Instant Pot Hamburger Helper

This Instant Pot Hamburger Helper is a homemade version of the classic boxed dinner! Macaroni noodles are cooked directly in the instant pot then tossed with ground beef and a creamy tomato cheese sauce!

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 10 minute prep, instant pot, One Pot

Servings: people

Calories: 529kcal

Author: Jennifer Debth

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef I used 80/20
1 yellow onion diced
2 cups beef broth
2 cups milk I used skim
1/4 cup ketchup plus more to taste (I stirred in an extra tablespoon after everything was cooked)
2 tablespoons Dijon Mustard plus more to taste (I stirred in an extra tablespoon after everything was cooked)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I used 2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 green pepper diced
1 (16 oz) box uncooked macaroni
1 (8 oz) container sour cream room temperature
1 (8 oz) block sharp cheddar cheese shredded

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Hit SAUTE on 6 quart Instant Pot.
Once it reads HOT, add in beef and onion.
Cook, breaking up the meat as you go, until the beef is no longer pink.
Hit CANCEL on the Instant Pot and drain grease.
Replace the pot, then stir in broth and milk, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom to avoid a BURN notice.
Stir in ketchup, dijon, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, green bell pepper, and uncooked macaroni. Be sure everything is fully incorporated and the macaroni is submerged in the liquid.
Cover and lock the lid (make sure the steam releasing handle is pointing to sealing).
Cook on HIGH pressure for 4 minutes.
Flip the valve to "venting" for a quick release, hit CANCEL on the Instant Pot, then stir in sour cream and cheese.
Taste and re-season, if necessary, then serve and enjoy!
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