Save this post as your go-to for all the best instant pot beef recipes! We have everything from instant pot pot roast to instant pot taco meat!
I love a good beef recipe. They are especially amazing in the instant pot because they meat always comes out so tender and it saves me time so I can focus on other things like my family.
All of our Instant pot recipes
If you love cooking with your instant pot as much as I do, you may want to browse our full list of instant pot recipes and Ultimate Guide to the Instant Pot.
You can see our instant pot recipes broken down by category here:
- Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes
- Instant Pot Appetizers
- Instant Pot Side Dishes
- Instant Pot Chicken Recipes
- Instant Pot Pork Recipes
- Instant Pot Soup Recipes
- Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
- Instant Pot Dessert Recipes
We also have an instant pot recipe sharing group on Facebook and an entire chapter dedicated to instant pot beef recipes in our cookbook.
Which Instant Pot should I purchase?
We have three of the Instant Pot Duo line. It has all of the features we like and works great! We recommend the 8 quart for a family of 5 or more (or if you like to make large cuts of meat and entertain often). The 6 quart is great for a smaller family or couple. I don’t recommend purchasing the mini as your primary pressure cooker, but it is great as a second pot for side dishes and desserts!
Can instant pot brown meat?
Yes it can! Simply press the sauté button, add a little oil, and brown the meat as you would on the stove. It’s great because browning beef before pressure cooking adds extra flavor. Plus, you only dirty one pot!
Does meat need to be covered with liquid in instant pot?
Not necessarily. In general, you need about 1 cup of liquid for the 6 quart model of the instant pot and 1 1/2 cups for the 8 quart. Your meat does not need to be covered. In fact, it does not need to be touching the liquid at all. Some recipes call for liquid in the bottom and the meat in a trivet above.
How do I defrost ground beef in the instant pot?
That’s a great question! I have found myself at dinner time with frozen meat too many times! Here is how to defrost ground beef in an instant pot:
- Place 1 cup water in the instant pot.
- Add the trivet and place your frozen meat on top.
- Close the lid and set the pressure release valve to sealing.
- Press the manual or pressure cook button and set to 15 minutes.
- Natural pressure release.
- Drain the water and remove the meat.
- Now, you can brown the meat directly in the instant pot, or use it for another recipe.
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How long does it take to cook meat in an instant pot?
The general rule is to cook for 20 minutes per pound of beef. Always do a natural pressure release because this helps retain the moisture inside your meat. Otherwise, a quick release will suck the moisture right out of your meat and you will end up with dry meat. No one wants that!
The nice thing about cooking meat in the instant pot is you can set it and walk away. Especially with a natural release because it will automatically switch to keep warm after it finishes cooking.
We have put ribs in our instant pot and left the house. Only to come home to a delicious meal a couple of hours later. Letting your meat sit in the instant pot for longer than the natural release is not going to hurt it.
Instant Pot Beef Recipes
Save this post as your go-to for all the best instant pot beef recipes! We have everything from instant pot pot roast to instant pot taco meat!
Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff Recipe
This easy instant pot beef stroganoff tastes anything but simple! This comforting pasta dish has layers of flavor in the sauce and is served with slices of tasty steak and comforting egg noodles. You are going to want to come back for seconds!!!
Instant Pot Cocktail Meatballs Recipe
Wow your friends and family with this flavorful instant pot cocktail meatballs recipe! You are going to love how easy it is to make these tasty meatballs in your instant pot. Serve them on toothpicks for a fun finger food.
Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup Recipe
Enjoy all of the flavors of stuffed peppers in soup form! Instant pot stuffed pepper soup is easy, delicious, and fast!
Instant Pot Roast Beef Recipe
Make this tender and juice instant pot roast beef recipe with a delicious homemade gravy! You are going to love just how easy it is to make this classic beef dish in the instant pot.
Instant Pot Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Make these healthy low carb instant pot stuffed peppers tonight! These colorful peppers are filled with flavorful ground beef and rice and cooked to perfection in the instant pot.
Instant Pot Italian Beef Recipe
This juicy instant pot Italian beef is seared in the instant pot and then cooked to fall apart tender in a sauce of beef broth and peppers.
Instant Pot Pot Roast
Instant Pot Pot Roast. Whip up Pot Roast in a snap with this method utilizing an electric pressure cooker.
Instant Pot Taco Meat Recipe
Instant pot taco meat is the easiest way to have taco night any time! This fast and flavorful recipe can easily be doubled with the same quick cook time.
Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta
Instant pot cheesy taco pasta is packed full of zesty taco flavor, ground beef, fun shell-shaped pasta, and topped with melted cheese!
Instant Pot Beef Chili
Wow your friends and family with this hearty instant pot beef chili recipe. It's robust flavor will make you come back for seconds!
Instant Pot Goulash Recipe
Make this quick and easy instant pot goulash recipe tonight! This instant pot pasta recipe is a quick and easy dinner made with elbow macaroni, ground beef, peppers, and onions.
Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce
Whip up a batch of these tasty cocktail meatballs in your Instant Pot. I love how quick and easy they are to make. They are a family friendly recipe with the perfect amount of sweetness.
Instant Pot Taco Casserole
Taco casserole is nachos in reverse. It’s taco meat cooked in beef gravy and topped with chips and cheese. Then it’s cooked in a casserole that transforms it into a hearty and tasty dinner.
Instant Pot Taco Stuffed Peppers
Whip a batch of these healthy and flavorful instant pot taco stuffed peppers tonight! They are easier than you think and come out looking so pretty!
Instant Pot Meatloaf with Potatoes and Carrots
Pot-in-pot recipe for instant pot meatloaf with baby carrots and baby potatoes.
Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs
Are you looking for the best instant pot spaghetti and meatballs recipe? Look no further than this easy recipe that includes made-from-scratch meatballs!
Pressure Cooker Vegetable Beef Soup
Make this delicious vegetable beef soup in your pressure cooker in under an hour.
Pressure Cooker Baked Ziti
You need this recipe in your life! Pressure Cooker Baked Ziti is a simple instant pot pasta recipe made with penne pasta and taken to the next level with creamy and flavorful cheese.
Did you try any of these instant pot beef recipes? Which was your favorite? Let us know in the comments or tag us in your recipe creations on social media using @aileencooks.