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Instant Pot Meatloaf
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Medium
My go to weeknight dinner has to be this Instant Pot meatloaf, and I'm so excited to share it with you. The beauty of making meatloaf in the pressure cooker is that you get tender, juicy results in just 40 minutes instead of over an hour in the oven, which means less time spent cooking and more time with family. I love adding diced apple to the mix because it brings natural sweetness and adds fiber, keeping everyone satisfied longer. The whole thing comes together in about 20 minutes of prep, making this an incredibly budget friendly meal that feels homemade without any fuss.
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Ingredients
- 22 pounds ground beef
- 11 cup dry bread crumbs
- ½ cup diced onion½ cup diced onion
- ½ apple - peeled, cored, and diced½ apple - peeled, cored, and diced
- 11 egg
- 22 teaspoons garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Make the meatloaf: Mix beef, bread crumbs, onion, apple, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until evenly blended.
- 2
Shape the beef mixture into a loaf and place on a large piece of aluminum foil. Fold the foil up and around the edges of the meatloaf, creating a makeshift loaf pan.
- 3
Pour 1/2 cup water into a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and place the steam rack inside with the handles up. Place the meatloaf on top of the rack. Close and lock the lid; seal the vent. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- 4
Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
- 5
Release cooker pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer meatloaf, still on the rack, to a baking sheet. Broil meatloaf in the oven until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, make the topping: Combine ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Brush over meatloaf and broil again until caramelized, 1 to 2 minutes.
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