Name: Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp vegetable oil; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 c. yellow onion (diced); 1 Tbsp garlic (minced); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp ground black pepper; 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 Tbsp tomato paste; 4 c. low sodium beef broth; 2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese; 16 oz elbow macaroni (dry)

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Put the box away and make this homemade hamburger helper. This Instant Pot Hamburger Helper is quick and easy, plus the entire family will love it! It brings me back to my childhood and I remember eating it at my parent’s table. The flavor is amazing and I love that it’s an easy dinner recipe in my pressure cooker. Put this Cheeseburger Macaroni on your regular rotation!

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Instant Pot Hamburger Helper

If you were like me, you grew up eating Hamburger Helper, right? It was always a favorite meal in our house! And I know it was a favorite for Mom too because it was quick and easy to make. We ALL love that!

BUT, now that the holidays are here and gone you have one gift you haven’t opened yet, right? Or well maybe you’ve opened it, but you’re not quite sure you want to cook with it yet? I’m talking about your Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot!

Maybe you’ve been looking at instant pot recipes like; Pressure Cooker Swedish Meatballs, Instant Pot Beef Taco Soup, Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo or Pressure Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

The pressure cooker can seem a little daunting, right? Well, I’m here to tell you, don’t be afraid! It’s really easy to use, so if you’re new to the IP (short for Instant Pot) let’s start with this simple easy recipe! If you’re an old hat and you’ve been using your pressure cooker for some time, then great!

Either way, you’re going to love this recipe!

Let’s get started by answering some quick questions.

Are instant pots safe?

Absolutely! Here are a couple things to keep in mind:

Pressure cookers actually have a built-in safety feature that will not allow you to open the lid until it’s safe. Don’t worry, the top won’t blow off!
Because forceful hot steam is released when the pressure valve is opened, be sure to place it on a counter away from the bottom of your cupboard so it can vent easily.
Don’t overfill it. Be sure to follow the recipe and the manufacturers’ instructions.

Does that make you more comfortable? GREAT!! Now let’s talk about how to make this super delicious, quick and easy Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni!

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

I developed this recipe because my most popular recipe on this blog is my Instant Pot Hamburger Stroganoff and these recipes are like brother and sisters… different yet kind of the same concept!

Grocery List for Instant Pot Hamburger Helper

vegetable oil
ground beef
yellow onion
garlic
kosher salt
ground black pepper
Worcestershire sauce
tomato paste
beef broth
cheddar cheese
elbow macaroni dry

How do you cook ground beef in an instant pot?

The great thing about the pressure cooker is they come with a saute function. You do not have to dirty an extra pan. Set the IP to saute when it’s time to brown the ground beef.

Can you cook hamburger helper in instant pot?

From start to finish yes! It will be 100 times better than what you get in a box! If you don’t have a pressure cooker try my stovetop hamburger helper!

Steps to make Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

Add the oil to the pressure cooker and set to sauté.
Next, add ground beef and diced onion. Brown the ground beef, about 5 minutes.
Season with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
Pour in 1/4 c. of beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any pieces of beef that may be stuck to the bottom.
Add the rest of the broth and macaroni. Stir well.
Lock the lid, turn the pressure valve to closed and set the cooking time to 5 minutes.
When instant pot beeps and is done cooking, quick release the steam valve.
Stir in the cheese until melted and combined.

See?!! Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is easy, delicious and made in the pressure cooker takes no time at all! I really hope you give this a try and when you do, be sure to come and comment below and give me five stars for this tasty recipe!

I know everyone in your family will love it as much as we do – even your picky eaters!!

More Instant Pot Recipes

I have lots of Instant Pot Recipes on the blog – be sure and find your new favorite recipe!

p.s. before I go let me see if I can entice you a little more into using your pressure cooker …. Did you know it’s dishwasher safe? Yup! The stainless steel cooking vessel can be placed right into your dishwasher! Even the top can be put in there! Just be sure to place it on the top rack!

Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Recipe

Instant Pot Hamburger Helper is quick and easy, plus the entire family will love it! The flavor is amazing and I love that it's an easy dinner recipe in my pressure cooker. Put this Cheeseburger Macaroni on your regular rotation!

4.67 from 27 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings:

Calories: 664kcal

Author: Julie Evink

Ingredients

1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c. yellow onion diced
1 Tbsp garlic minced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp tomato paste
4 c. low sodium beef broth
2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
16 oz elbow macaroni dry

Instructions

Add vegetable oil to instant pot and set to saute.
Add ground beef and onion. Cook and crumble until ground beef is cooked is almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, salt and pepper to pot. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Pour in 1/4 c. of beef broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to release any pieces of beef that may be stuck to the bottom of the pot. This will prevent the burn indicator on the instant pot when pressure cooking.
Add the rest of the broth and macaroni. Stir and make sure the macaroni is submerged into the broth.
Lock the lid, seal the valve and set the pressure cooking time to 5 minutes.
When instant pot is done cooking, quick release the steam valve. Stir in the cheese until completely melted and combined.

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Comments

Aly says
March 30, 2020 at 7:46 pm
What size insta pot do you use? Can I use this receipt on a 3 quart?
Barbara says
March 17, 2020 at 6:06 pm
Instead of adding cheese, I added frozen veggies. I also decreased the noddles to half. It was delicious.
- Julie says
  March 19, 2020 at 8:58 am
  Veggies are a great addition! I’m glad you loved it!
Carina says
March 6, 2020 at 12:14 am
I did this in the Instant Pot and I think 4 cups of broth was too much liquid.
- Julie says
  March 9, 2020 at 7:08 pm
  Sorry to hear that!
Callie says
March 5, 2020 at 7:22 pm

Very easy and yummy, too! I added one diced onion and some garlic. I used a bit more than 2 cups of broth, too. It’s a keeper! Thank you for sharing it.
- Julie says
  March 9, 2020 at 7:08 pm
  You’re welcome! Glad it’s a keeper!
Leslie says
February 11, 2020 at 12:14 pm
Do you drain the meat before adding the other ingredients?
- Julie says
  February 11, 2020 at 4:07 pm
  No you don’t need to.
  - Kurwa says
    February 17, 2020 at 4:21 pm
    I did; doesn’t hurt to lower fat!
Sara says
February 9, 2020 at 12:18 am

My husband said this tastes just like hamburger helper. One kid loved it. One kid decided she didn’t like it before she even sat down at the table (sigh). Our family rated it from 1-4 stars with an average of 3.
- Julie says
  February 11, 2020 at 4:33 pm
  Sometimes it’s hard to please the whole family, I’m glad it was a hit with a few of you!