Best Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes Of 2025

I’ve pulled together some of my favorite Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes, perfect for whipping up a quick, hearty family dinner. From comforting beef chili to classic cottage pie and meatloaf, these dishes are guaranteed to hit the spot without taking up much time.

Let’s be honest—when it comes to easy, budget-friendly meals, ground beef (or beef mince, if you’re in the UK or Australia) is usually the first thing that comes to mind. It’s affordable, packed with nutrients, and incredibly versatile for all kinds of recipes.

Having frozen ground beef in the freezer is like a secret weapon. With just a handful of pantry staples and an Instant Pot, you can pull off anything from a rich Bolognese sauce to a traditional meatloaf in no time.

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• BEST INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF RECIPES
• 1. Instant Pot Ground Beef Stew
• 2. Instant Pot Beefaroni Recipe
• 3. Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef
• 4. Best Instant Pot Taco Meat (Multi-Purpose, Freezer-Friendly)
• GROUND BEEF STEWS
• 5. Instant Pot Cabbage Stew With Ground Beef
• 6. Instant Pot Ground Beef Stew Recipe
• 7. Instant Pot Beef & Chorizo Chili (Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-Free)
• 8. Easy Keema Curry
• SAUCES & SOUPS
• 9. Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
• 10. Instant Pot Lasagna Soup
• 11. Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce
• MEATBALLS, PATTIES & LOAVES
• 12. Bacon Barbecue Instant Pot Meatloaf
• 13. Instant Pot Meatballs In Italian Tomato Sauce (Whole30, Paleo)
• 14. Instant Pot Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes
• GROUND BEEF & PASTA DISHES
• 15. Instant Pot Cheeseburger Pasta
• 16. Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff
• 17. Instant Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper
• 18. Instant Pot Creamy Shells and Beef
• 19. Instant Pot Ground Beef Lazy Lasagna Recipe
• GROUND BEEF & RICE DISHES
• 20. Instant Pot Ground Beef and Rice: An Uzbek Beef Plov-Inspired Dish
• 21. Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Ground Beef and Rice
• 22. Instant Pot Dirty Rice
• 23. Instant Pot Picadillo
• GROUND BEEF & POTATOES
• 24. Instant Pot Sloppy Joes (Paleo, Gluten-Free)
• 25. Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie (or Cottage Pie)
• ASIAN INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF RECIPES
• 26. Korean Ground Beef Bowls
• 27. Instant Pot Ground Beef Bulgogi
• 28. Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl
• 29. Indian Kheema Recipe
• TEX MEX & LATIN AMERICAN DISHES
• 30. Instant Pot Mexican Beef Rice Casserole
• 31. Instant Pot Burritos With Rice & Beef
• INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF RECIPES FROM FROZEN
• 32. Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce (With Frozen Ground Beef)
• 33. Instant Pot Frozen Ground Beef
• 34. Instant Pot Taco Meat - From Frozen or Fresh
• 35. Korean Ground Beef Bulgogi With Frozen Beef
• Best Instant Pot Ground Beef Recipes

BEST INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF RECIPES

1. Instant Pot Ground Beef Stew

This hearty budget-friendly stew can stretch across multiple meals if you make an extra-large batch as it freezes well.  It has ground beef, potatoes, onions, carrots, and celery, plus a few pantry items you most likely already have, to easily feed a family.

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2. Instant Pot Beefaroni Recipe

A crossover between pasta Bolognese, goulash, and mac’n’cheese. Three family favorites in one dish homemade with simple pantry ingredients, ground beef and elbow macaroni pasta. It’s meaty, saucy, and comforting.

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3. Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef

This flavorful, versatile Asian ground beef recipe is made with ingredients you may already have. We love cooking the rice right along with this pressure cooker Korean Beef for a flavorful one-pot meal.

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4. Best Instant Pot Taco Meat (Multi-Purpose, Freezer-Friendly)

A household meal staple, taco meat is affordable, freezer-friendly, and super versatile with different ways you can use up the leftovers. Make for meal prep or enjoy in tacos, burritos, nachos, enchiladas, pasta, and rice dishes.

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GROUND BEEF STEWS

5. Instant Pot Cabbage Stew With Ground Beef

Low-carb, hearty, filling, and made with just a few basic ingredients. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners, budget-friendly, and very easy to prepare. We love cabbage and this recipe from

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6. Instant Pot Ground Beef Stew Recipe

This is a nice change from traditional beef stew recipes and so fast and easy to make with a ton of flavor. Quick, and easy, this go-to meal is perfect!

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7. Instant Pot Beef & Chorizo Chili (Paleo, Whole30, Gluten-Free)

Beef chili on a cold winter’s night will warm anyone right up. This popular recipe uses beef and chorizo to create an extra tasty chili con carne. Try serving this over white rice or steamed zucchini for a complete and delicious meal. 

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8. Easy Keema Curry

This dish traditionally uses lamb or goat meat, but if you don’t have those on hand you can use ground beef. Eat this dish with naan to soak up the sauce or white rice for a complete meal. We appreciate that Slimming Eats. gives the dish an option to be Whole30 and paleo-friendly by omitting the peas.

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SAUCES & SOUPS

9. Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

This soup is great because you can throw in extra veggies if you have them on-hand. It’s a healthier comfort food from Salt and Lavender. We love that it uses simple everyday ingredients. 

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10. Instant Pot Lasagna Soup

Made with ground beef and three different types of cheese, this mouthwatering soup is a crowd pleaser! 

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11. Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce

Made with ground beef, a Bolognese sauce is so versatile that it can be used over pasta, or you can turn the leftovers into other dishes. You can even adapt it to your dietary needs, such as gluten-free, vegetarian, or even vegan. The Instant Pot seals in all the flavors without you having to stand over the hot stove all day.

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MEATBALLS, PATTIES & LOAVES

12. Bacon Barbecue Instant Pot Meatloaf

This Bacon Barbecue Instant Pot Meatloaf takes a humble family dish and elevates it to something truly delicious and memorable that you will want to make again and again.

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13. Instant Pot Meatballs In Italian Tomato Sauce (Whole30, Paleo)

If you follow the Whole30 plan, you’ll love these meatballs. There’s no frying the meat beforehand so you can just dump everything in the Instant Pot once you form the meat into balls. The recipe is also paleo and gluten-free friendly and can be served over cauliflower rice for Whole 30. 

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14. Instant Pot Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes

Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are two comfort food classics that you just can’t live without. We love how the Instant Pot makes it simple to get a full meal on the table in about 20 minutes.

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GROUND BEEF & PASTA DISHES

15. Instant Pot Cheeseburger Pasta

This Instant Pot hamburger helper-inspired pasta is a great family meal and comes with a little cheeseburger twist. It’s a perfect one-pot meal if you’re looking for ground beef pasta recipes or need a substantial meaty meal on a budget.

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16. Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff

This Instant Pot Ground Beef Stroganoff recipe is a budget-friendly version of the classic dish. In this case, it's a one-pot pasta and ground beef dish cooked at the same time with mushrooms and onions, then finished with sour cream and fresh parsley. 

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17. Instant Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper

This cheesy dish is a classic comfort recipe with a twist from Adventures Of A Nurse.. The seasonings are simple and we love adding a little extra cheese.

18. Instant Pot Creamy Shells and Beef

So creamy and cheesy. Pasta shells and ground beef are cooked in a tomato sauce and then Parmesan cheese, cream, and cream cheese get mixed in.

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19. Instant Pot Ground Beef Lazy Lasagna Recipe

Full of amazing Italian flavors and creamy melty cheese, you do not want to miss this lasagna recipe.

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GROUND BEEF & RICE DISHES

20. Instant Pot Ground Beef and Rice: An Uzbek Beef Plov-Inspired Dish

It’s a simple rice dish that offers big flavors, so scrumptious! Tastes similar to pilaf and it is inspired by the traditional Uzbekistan plov. The ground beef is cooked together with rice, broth, spices, and vegetables in one pot.

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21. Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Ground Beef and Rice

An easy pressure cooker ground beef dinner recipe made with long grain white rice, corn and black bean salsa and Heinz chili sauce, loaded with shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese. We love how cheesy this recipe is!

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22. Instant Pot Dirty Rice

Dirty rice with ground beef, bacon, peppers, and Cajun seasoning mix. This dish is all about the flavor! It’s a delicious Creole one-pot recipe the whole family will love. It’s also gluten-free.

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23. Instant Pot Picadillo

This tasty Picadillo recipe can be served over cauliflower rice, brown rice, or cabbage slaw on the side. We love adding leftovers in peppers, quesadillas, or even tacos. The recipe is so versatile you will easily come up with new ways to use up the leftovers.

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GROUND BEEF & POTATOES

24. Instant Pot Sloppy Joes (Paleo, Gluten-Free)

Loaded with vegetables and made with ground beef, this recipe is a healthier, more nutrient-dense version of your favorite comfort food. With half the calories of regular sloppy joes, you can indulge in this dish with no stress. Serve over sweet potatoes or with gluten-free buns.

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25. Instant Pot Shepherd’s Pie (or Cottage Pie)

Also known as Cottage Pie, it is one of those meals that you can enjoy for days and never get tired of it! Savory, rich ground meat with veggies and gravy topped with creamy mashed potatoes and a little golden cheese crust on top.

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ASIAN INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF RECIPES

26. Korean Ground Beef Bowls

This is a more affordable bulgogi beef adaptation, in which the flavorful meat is served over cooked rice alongside quick-pickled vegetables for a refreshing, tangy touch.

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27. Instant Pot Ground Beef Bulgogi

This ground beef bulgogi is sure to be a hit in your home, so make a bunch and freeze the extras for another day. When you are ready to serve it again, add some green vegetables and serve them over rice or veggies for a complete meal.

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28. Instant Pot Egg Roll in a Bowl

A hearty, healthy meal of egg roll “filling” without the wrapper, and it effortlessly comes together in mere minutes in the pressure cooker!

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29. Indian Kheema Recipe

If you’re looking for a ground beef recipe that’s not hamburgers, taco, meatloaf, chili or spaghetti, but it needs to be easy and kid-friendly, this Indian Ground Beef Kheema will likely fit the bill. We love to change things up on the menu with some diversity.

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TEX MEX & LATIN AMERICAN DISHES

30. Instant Pot Mexican Beef Rice Casserole

Inspired by Tex Mex cheesy nachos, this Instant Pot beef and rice casserole is hearty, delicious, and satiating – perfect for the whole family! Made with ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and a few pantry staples.

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31. Instant Pot Burritos With Rice & Beef

These fabulous Tex Me Instant Pot burritos feature tasty, spiced rice, beef and corn filling, grated cheese and fresh cilantro wrapped in a soft tortilla. Grill for a crispy finish, serve right away, or make-ahead for later as they store and freeze well.

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INSTANT POT GROUND BEEF RECIPES FROM FROZEN

32. Instant Pot Bolognese Sauce (With Frozen Ground Beef)

Pasta night is an easy go to dinner but not when you forget to defrost the meat. But this easy homemade pasta sauce recipe can work with frozen and still be meaty and delicious.

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33. Instant Pot Frozen Ground Beef

How many times have you forgotten to take the meat out of the freezer? Your pressure cooker can save you from a mob of hungry people.

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34. Instant Pot Taco Meat - From Frozen or Fresh

It's taco Tuesday but the meat is still frozen. What do you do? Love that Kristine’s Kitchen Blog uses the Instant Pot to come to the rescue.

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35. Korean Ground Beef Bulgogi With Frozen Beef

It’s a total lifesaver when you forget to defrost the meat (we’ve all been there). You just throw in the frozen ground beef, add some beans, canned tomatoes, and your favorite spices, and boom—you’ve got a hearty, kid-approved dinner that’s rich with flavor and protein. So simple, yet so good!

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