34 Instant Pot Beef Recipes We Want to Eat Every Day (2024)

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34 Instant Pot Beef Recipes We Want to Eat Every Day (1)Rachel SeisUpdated: Nov. 16, 2023

    The secret to the richest, most flavorful beef dishes is stashed within your favorite pressure cooker. These sauced-up ribs, steamy soups, sizzling steaks and more make your Instant Pot seem even more magical.

    Pressure-Cooker Mushroom Pot Roast

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    Packed with wholesome veggies and tender beef, this is one company-special entree that will delight all ages. Serve mashed potatoes alongside to soak up every last drop of the beefy gravy. —Angie Stewart, Topeka, Kansas

    Pressure-Cooker Beef and Farro Stew

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    This pressure-cooker beef stew is loaded with tender beef and lots of veggies. It is comforting and filling, and is sure to become a family favorite. —Kaylen Friederich, Reno, Nevada

    Pressure-Cooker French Dip Sandwiches

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    Beef chuck roast gives this classic sandwich and its rich broth a hearty flavor. Add a crusty roll and you have a filling meal. This is also a great “do-ahead” recipe that can be prepared several days before serving. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Instant Pot Taco Pasta

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    This Instant Pot taco pasta is a welcome change from boring meals. I’ve taken all the flavors of tacos and created an easy pasta dish. Kids love the taste, and Mom loves how quick and easy it comes together. To lighten things up, use ground turkey. —Christine Hadden, Whitman, Massachusetts

    Pressure Cooker Hoisin Meatballs

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    I love the start of fall because that means it’s football season! Meatballs are filling and hearty and great for a tailgate. I served this for the first time at my favorite team’s home opener. My best friend, who hates meatballs, couldn’t get enough of them! I created a meatball convert! Woo-hoo! If you are serving children and prefer not to add the wine, substitute beef broth instead. —Lisa de Perio, Dallas, Texas

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    Pressure-Cooker Fabulous Fajitas

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    When friends call to ask for new recipes to try, suggest these tasty fajitas. Top as you like to add healthy color and extra flavor. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

    Pressure Cooker Beef Daube Provencal

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    My dish is perfect on chilly nights, especially after we have been out chopping wood. The melt-in-your-mouth goodness makes it a staple in my menu rotation. —Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri

    Pressure-Cooker Beef Burritos with Green Chiles

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    Here's a family favorite that gets mouths watering simply with its heavenly aroma! Hearty and flavorful, it's quick comfort food. —Sally Pahler, Palisade, Colorado

    Pressure-Cooker Caribbean Pot Roast

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    This dish is definitely an all-year recipe. Sweet potatoes, orange zest and baking cocoa are my surprise ingredients. —Jenn Tidwell, Fair Oaks, California

    Pressure-Cooker Beef and Rice Cabbage Rolls

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    My family can't wait for dinner when I serve my tasty cabbage rolls. The dish comes together in a pinch and always satisfies. —Lynn Bowen, Geraldine, Alabama

    Pressure-Cooker Spicy Beef Vegetable Stew

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    This zesty ground beef and vegetable soup is flavorful and comes together so quickly. It makes a complete meal when served with warm cornbread, sourdough or French bread, if you can squeak in a few more calories. —Lynnette Davis, Tullahoma, Tennessee

    Pressure-Cooker Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches

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    These sandwiches are melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Everybody loves a good cheesesteak smothered with onions and peppers, then topped with cheese. —Kimberly Wallace, Dennison, Ohio

    Pressure-Cooker Pot Roast Hash

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    I love to cook a Sunday-style pot roast for weeknights. Make it into pot roast hash for any day of the week. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York

    Pressure Cooker Burgundy Beef

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    When my adult children come for dinner, this is the recipe I turn to first. They all just love it! —Urilla Cheverie, Alfred, Maine

    Beef and Black Bean Spaghetti Squash

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    I've been working on developing healthier recipes that still taste fabulous—and keep me satisfied. This squash tossed with beef, beans and kale has so much flavor it's easy to forget it's good for you! —Charlotte Cravins, Opelousas, Louisiana

    Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef Lettuce Cups

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    I love this light yet lively dinner for busy days that are filled with swim lessons and outdoor activities. If you can't find Bibb or Boston, green leaf lettuce is less sturdy but works in a pinch. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah

    Pressure-Cooker Pot Roast with Asian Black Bean Sauce

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    I love stir-fry with black bean sauce. This recipe takes that same delicious flavor and combines it with fork-tender pot roast. —Judy Lawson, Chelsea, Michigan

    Pressure-Cooker Beef and Beans

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    This deliciously spicy steak and beans over rice will have friends asking for more. It's a favorite in my recipe collection. —Marie Leamon, Bethesda, Maryland

    Pressure-Cooker Beef and Veggie Sloppy Joes

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    Because I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, I started experimenting with my go-to veggies and ground beef. I came up with this favorite that my kids actually request! —Megan Niebuhr, Yakima, Washington

    Pressure Cooker Spice-Braised Pot Roast

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    Herbs and spices give the beef an excellent flavor. I often serve this roast over noodles or with mashed potatoes, using the juices as a gravy. —Loren Martin, Big Cabin, Oklahoma

    Pressure Cooker Pepper Steak

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    Pepper steak is one of my favorite dishes but I was always disappointed with beef that was too tough. This recipe solves that problem! I’ve stored leftovers in one big container and also in individual portions for quick lunches. —Julie Rhine, Zelienople, Pennsylvania

    Pressure-Cooker Sauerbraten

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    One of my all-time favorite German dishes is sauerbraten, but I don't love that it normally takes five to 10 days to make. Using an electric pressure cooker, I think I've captured that same distinctive flavor in less than two hours.—James Schend, Dairy Freed

    Instant Pot Chili con Carne

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    Although multicookers can’t replace every tool in the kitchen, they sure are coming close. Chili con carne is one of our favorite dishes to re-create in them. This cooks up fast but tastes like it simmered all day! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Pressure-Cooker Round Steak Italiano

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    My mom used to make a similar version of this wonderful dish, and I’ve always enjoyed it. The gravy is especially dense and flavorful. —Deanne Stephens, McMinnville, Oregon

    Pressure-Cooker Mexican Beef Soup

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    My family loves this stew, and I'm happy to make it since it's so simple! Serve the dish with cornbread to make the meal even more filling. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas

    Pressure-Cooker Beef Stew

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    I like to serve this twist on traditional stew with fresh rolls or crusty bread. The roast and vegetables cook quickly and make a comforting meal. My family loves this unique pressure-cooker beef stew. —Joanne Wright, Niles, Michigan

    Pressure-Cooker Ground Beef Stroganoff

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    My mother gave me this recipe 40 years ago. It's a wonderfully tasty dish that's perfect for a pressure cooker. —Sue Mims, Macclenny, Florida

    Pressure-Cooker Short Ribs

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    These tender pressure-cooker short ribs explode with flavor, and they're a quick and easy alternative to traditionally braised short ribs. Serve with egg noodles, rice or polenta. .—Rebekah Beyer, Sabetha, Kansas

    Pressure-Cooker Beef Tips

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    These beef tips remind me of a childhood favorite. I cook them with mushrooms and serve them over brown rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota

    Pressure-Cooker Beef Brisket in Beer

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    One bite of this super tender brisket and your family will be hooked! The rich gravy is perfect for spooning over a side of creamy mashed potatoes. —Eunice Stoen, Decorah, Iowa

    Pressure-Cooker Beef Osso Bucco

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    Our beef osso bucco boasts a thick, savory sauce complemented by the addition of gremolata, a chopped herb condiment made of lemon zest, garlic and parsley. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Pressure-Cooker Thai Coconut Beef

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    My husband and I love Thai food, but going out on weeknights can be challenging with busy schedules. I wanted to create a Thai-inspired dinner that could double as an easy lunch the following day. The beef is fantastic in this dish, but chicken or pork would be equally delicious! —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin

    Originally Published: November 17, 2019

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    Rachel Seis

    As deputy editor for Taste of Home magazine, Rachel has her hand in everything you see from cover to cover, from writing and editing articles to taste-testing recipes to ensuring every issue is packed with fun and fabulous content. She'll roll up her sleeves to try any new recipe in the kitchen—from spicy Thai dishes (her favorite!) to classic Southern comfort food (OK...also her favorite). When she's not busy thinking of her next meal, Rachel can be found practicing yoga, going for a run, exploring National Parks and traveling to new-to-her cities across the country.

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    FAQs

    What kind of meat is good in the Instant Pot? ›

    You can do no wrong with pork ribs in the pressure cooker or any other kind of meat that is marbled with fat, that's got a bone in it. All those are going to do well in the pressure cooker.

    How long does it take to cook 2 pounds of beef in the Instant Pot? ›

    For example, cook a 2-pound pot roast at high pressure for 40 minutes and a 3-pound pot roast for 60 minutes. Frozen beef: I highly recommend thawing your beef for this recipe, since you cannot sear the frozen beef. If you must use frozen beef, assume 30 minutes per pound.

    How many pounds of ground beef can you cook in Instant Pot? ›

    Check the middle of the meat after cook time to be sure an internal temperature of 160 degrees has been reached. I would not recommend cooking more than 3-4 pounds of frozen meat at a time. Doing so, would overcrowd your Instant Pot and therefore would cause it to take forever to reach pressure.

    Do you cover meat with liquid in pressure cooker? ›

    No, just enough to keep moist while cooking - add more if you need to but usually the meat releases liquid as it cooks and it is not necessary to add more liquid.

    What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

    You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

    Is it better to cook chuck roast in pressure cooker or slow cooker? ›

    Some people prefer a roast that has more substance, so if you do, the Instant Pot is the winner. I have tried cooking a roast for up to 120 minutes in the Instant Pot and the texture still didn't match a slow cooker, but every 10 minutes of added pressure cooking will definitely make the meat more tender.

    Can you cook raw beef in a pressure cooker? ›

    Your pressure cooker, multi-cooker or Instant Pot® is a quick and easy tool for preparing your best beef recipes. Sear, braise, stew, roast or stir-fry in minutes. Versatility is the name of the pressure cooker game. You can cook any cut in a multi-cooker, but we recommend those from the chuck and round.

    Can you overcook meat in an Instapot? ›

    Unfortunately, once you overcook a piece of meat in the pressure cooker, there's no going back. You'll be left with a pile of dry, crunchy, tasteless fibers and no amount of additional pressure cooking is going to put that moisture back into the meat.

    Can you overcook in a Instapot? ›

    It is a pressure cooker, so it's going to cook everything WAY faster than you are accustomed to. So know, it is very easy to overcook in the pressure cooker. Be sure to try out lower times than you think you need.

    Which is better Instapot or air fryer? ›

    Although both can take the fuss out of cooking some meals, these two appliances have many differences. Air fryers help crisp up food that you may otherwise cook in a deep fryer, while Instant Pots cook meals that need a liquid element like stews, soups and rice.

    What is the best cut of meat for pressure cooking? ›

    Chuck roast, brisket and short ribs are the best cut because they contain a lot of connective tissue. During both slow & pressure cooking, that connective tissue breaks down and turns into gelatin giving the beef a rich, meaty flavour and a tender, juicy texture.

    What type of meat can you cook in a pressure cooker? ›

    How do you make meat tender in a pressure cooker? Pressure cooking, like slow cooking, will tenderize tough cuts of meat like beef brisket, beef chuck, pork shoulder and lots of other cheaper, tougher cuts.

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