Don’t keep scrolling just because you saw the word “meatloaf”. Trust me, I understand, I didn’t used to love meatloaf either. In fact, I really didn’t even LIKE meatloaf! When I was growing up, I wasn’t particularly fond of meatloaf, so when I got married and had a family of my own, I chose to not make it… like ever!

Fast forward about 15 years after I was first married. It was one of those evenings you get home from work and realize that you have a starving family and really, really need to go to the grocery store. Insert… what can I make with 2 pounds of ground beef and whatever else you might find in my empty pantry?? Answer: Meatloaf! I bit the bullet. I hopped on Pinterest to see if I could find a meatloaf recipe for the Instant Pot. I didn’t like what I found, so I adapted my own and guess what happened? It was delicious. My entire family has now converted to the meatloaf loving side.

What is the point of my story? I actually CHOOSE to make meatloaf now and my kids ask me to make it. The best thing about it? I always have the ingredients on hand at home, which make this meal a go-to when I am in dire need of a trip to the store and can’t force myself to do it. The other plus, it is made in your Instant Pot, so you can literally have dinner on the table in less than 40 minutes.

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Instant Pot Meatloaf

Meatloaf is not always everyones favorite meal, but this recipe will change that. It is cooked in the Instant Pot, which accomplishes two things. It is guaranteed to be delicious, flavorful and not dried out and dinner will be on the table in a snap. Win, Win!

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

American

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

17 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

• 2 Lbs Ground Beef
• 1/2 C. Italian Style bread crumbs
• 1/3 C. shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/3 C. dried minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 large egg
• 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp. basil
• 1/2 tsp. Oregano
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion minced
• 1 C. Ketchup

Course Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 15 minutes Cook Time 17 minutes Servings people Ingredients 2 Lbs Ground Beef 1/2 C. Italian Style bread crumbs 1/3 C. shredded parmesan cheese 1/3 C. dried minced onion 2 cloves garlic minced 1 large egg 3 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 tsp. basil 1/2 tsp. Oregano 1/2 tsp thyme 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium yellow onion minced 1 C. Ketchup

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian bread crumbs, shredded parmesan cheese, dried onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, basil, oregano, thyme, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Use your hands to combine, so you don't over mix.

   
2. Form the beef mixture into a loaf and set aside.

   
3. Using the sauté feature on your Instant Pot, on the high setting, add the olive oil. When hot, add the onion. Sauté for about 4 minutes until the onion is fragrant and translucent.

   
4. Turn off the heat and add the ketchup and beef broth. Stir to combine. Remove about 1 cup of sauce and set aside.
5. Add the meatloaf to the Instant Pot.

   
6. Top with remaining sauce.

   
7. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, close the vent and cook on high pressure for 17 minutes. When done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before quick releasing any remaining pressure. Serve immediately, topped with the remaining sauce from the cooker.