Easy Instant Pot Beef Recipes

By now you probably know how much I love using my Instant Pot to make quick and easy meals for my family. Today I’ve rounded up my favorite Instant Pot beef recipes, all in one place!

I love that these Instant Pot recipes are easy, made with real ingredients, and, the best part, so incredibly flavorful! With these Instant Pot beef recipes, you can brown the meat, sauté vegetables and thicken sauces right in the Instant Pot. I’m always amazed at how the Instant Pot pressure cooker can tenderize large cuts of beef in a fraction of the time that it would take in the oven.

• Instant Pot Beef Stew. Tender chunks of beef, carrots and potatoes in a rich, flavorful broth make this beef stew truly exceptional. My family loves this meal – it’s such a great way to warm up on a cold day.
• Instant Pot Pot Roast. This easy recipe is my very favorite way to cook pot roast. The meat comes out fall-apart tender, in much less time than it would take to cook in the oven.

• Instant Pot Chili. I pretty much always make chili in the Instant Pot, because the flavor is just so good! And, it’s about twice as fast as simmering it on the stove. This Instant Pot chili recipe is my favorite, with ground beef, beans and spices.
• Instant Pot Spaghetti. This is my go-to recipe for a quick weeknight dinner! My whole family loves this Instant Pot spaghetti with meat sauce.

• Instant Pot Goulash. When I’m craving comfort food, I make this Instant Pot goulash. This easy one pot meal is made with ground beef, macaroni pasta and cheese in a flavorful tomato-based sauce.
• Instant Pot Lasagna. This is my favorite way to make lasagna on a weeknight! The lasagna cooks right in the Instant Pot inner pot so you don’t need a special pan. It’s ready in just under an hour, start to finish.
• Instant Pot Taco Pasta. This is one of my favorite flavor mash-ups! Pasta meets taco night, with ground beef, cheese and taco seasonings cooked with comforting shell pasta.

• Instant Pot Beef Barley Soup. This comforting soup has tender bites of beef, barley and vegetables in a flavorful broth. It’s one of my favorite hearty soups!
• Instant Pot Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes. I just love that I can cook a tender, flavorful meatloaf and mashed potatoes at the same time in the Instant Pot!
• Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff. I use ground beef in this stroganoff recipe to keep it easy, budget-friendly and family-friendly. Everything – onions, mushrooms, beef and even noodles, all cook together in your Instant Pot in this tasty one pot meal.

• Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers. These Instant Pot stuffed peppers are filled with ground beef, rice and tomato sauce and topped with melty cheese. They’re perfect for a quick weeknight meal!
• Instant Pot Meatballs. These beef meatballs cook in a simple homemade tomato sauce right in the Instant Pot. We love to serve them over pasta or in a Meatball Sub.
• Instant Pot Taco Meat. When I forget to thaw the ground beef on taco night, this Instant Pot taco meat recipe saves the day. With this recipe you can cook ground beef from frozen to make delicious tacos.

Instant Pot Cooking Tips

Over the many years that I’ve used my Instant Pot, I’ve learned some secrets that help to make sure every recipe turns out as good as I hoped it would. Here are my top tips:

• Build Flavor: Use the sauté function of your Instant Pot to brown ground beef or other cuts of beef before pressure cooking. When you take a few extra minutes to sear the meat, you add so much flavor to your meal. (Follow individual recipe instructions for the best results.) Read more about how to get the most out of the Instant Pot sauté function.
• Natural or Quick Release: Follow recipe instructions carefully, especially for whether to use a quick release or natural pressure release. A quick release can help to prevent overcooking foods such as pasta and a natural release can create more tender beef.
• Use the Sauté Function: You can thicken sauces and gravy or sauté vegetables for your meal right in your Instant Pot using the sauté function. It is so easy and convenient!
• Tips for Beginners: If you are new to using an Instant Pot, read my beginner’s guide on how to use an Instant Pot. Also see my post about how to prevent the Instant Pot burn message.