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Instant Pot Meatloaf Recipe

Make a classic and delicious meatloaf in half the time with our quick and straightforward Instant Pot meatloaf recipe.
  • cook TIME 20 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 35 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main CourseCuisine: American
Keyword: how to cook meatloaf in the instant pot, instant pot meatloaf, instant pot meatloaf recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 499 kcal

Ingredients (19)

  • 18 oz 85% lean ground beef
  • 20 oz potatoes cubed
  • 1 oz onion chopped
  • 1.5 oz plain Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp Heinz ketchup
  • 1/2 tbsp Hunt's tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 2 tbsp scallions chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Make the meat mixture: In a large bowl, mix 18 oz lean ground beef, 1/2 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium egg, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 oz onion, 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1.5 oz breadcrumbs until just combined. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.

step 1 How to Cook Meatloaf in the Instant Pot
2

Form the loaf: Shape the meat mixture into a loaf and place on a piece of aluminum foil.

step 2 How to Cook Meatloaf in the Instant Pot
3

Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp ketchup, 1/2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/2 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp mustard. Set aside.

step 3 How to Cook Meatloaf in the Instant Pot
4

Set the Instant Pot to ‘stew meat’ mode, add 20 oz potatoes and 1/2 cup water to the pot. Place the wire rack over the potatoes and place the meatloaf on top of the rack. Secure the lid and cook for 15 minutes.

step 4 How to Cook Meatloaf in the Instant Pot
5

Once done, quickly release the pressure and carefully lift the meatloaf out of the pot. Brush the glaze all over the loaf.

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6

Remove the potatoes from the pot. Switch to ‘sauté mode’, heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp garlic until fragrant. Add potatoes and stir fry, about 1 - 2 minutes. Remove from heat.

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7

Sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped scallions on the meatloaf.

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8

Slice the loaf. Serve warm with potatoes.

step 8 How to Cook Meatloaf in the Instant Pot

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 499 kcal | Fat 25 g | Saturated Fat 10 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 2 g | Cholesterol 134 mg | Sodium 560 mg | Potassium 679 mg | Carbohydrate 38 g | Fiber 4 g | Sugar 6 g | Protein 29 g | Vitamin A 103 IU | Vitamin C 16 mg | Calcium 36 mg | Iron 2 mg