Description

This Instant Pot Cheeseburger Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly meal that combines the classic flavors of a cheeseburger with tender pasta, all cooked quickly and conveniently in your Instant Pot. Juicy ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and savory seasonings create a creamy, cheesy casserole perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale

Protein and Pasta

1 lb ground beef
2 cups elbow macaroni or small pasta (uncooked)

Vegetables and Aromatics

1 cup diced onions

Dairy

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Condiments and Liquids

1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
2 1/2 cups beef broth

Seasonings

1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Sauté the Beef and Onions: Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function, add a bit of oil, and cook the ground beef until browned. Stir in diced onions and cook until translucent, creating a flavorful base.
Combine Pasta and Sauces: Turn off the sauté function, then evenly layer the uncooked pasta over the beef mixture. In a separate bowl, mix ketchup, mustard, and beef broth together; then pour the sauce evenly over the pasta to ensure perfect flavor absorption.
Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to high pressure for about 5 minutes. This cooks the pasta and melds all the flavors beautifully without any fuss.
Stir in Cheese: After a natural pressure release, carefully open the lid and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese while the mixture is still hot to melt it perfectly and create a creamy texture.
Serve and Enjoy: Give the casserole a final stir to evenly distribute the cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve your cheesy, comforting Instant Pot Cheeseburger Casserole!

Notes

Don’t overload the Instant Pot; keep ingredients below the max fill line.
Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best melt and authentic cheeseburger flavor.
Allow a natural pressure release for a few minutes to prevent pasta from sticking or overcooking.
Brown the beef well to enhance flavor and texture before pressure cooking.
Adjust seasonings like salt, pepper, or ketchup after cooking for your preferred taste.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Instant Pot
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Instant Pot, cheeseburger casserole, quick dinner, easy weeknight meal, ground beef casserole, cheesy pasta, family-friendly dinner