Are you tired of spending hours in the kitchen after a long day? Get ready to revolutionize your weeknight cooking with the most effortless, mouth-watering Instant Pot meal that'll have your family begging for seconds! This one-pot wonder transforms simple ingredients into a delicious, hearty dinner in just 30 minutes, proving that quick meals can be both incredibly tasty and nutritionally balanced. Say goodbye to complicated recipes and hello to your new go-to dinner solution that's so easy, it practically cooks itself!
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Various
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup pasta
- 2 cups water or broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by measuring them out and having them ready near your Instant Pot.
- Select the "Sauté" function on your Instant Pot. Add ground beef or turkey and brown the meat, breaking it into small crumbles. Cook for 3-4 minutes until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat if necessary, leaving a small amount for flavor.
- Add diced tomatoes, frozen mixed vegetables, pasta, water or broth, salt, and pepper directly into the pot with the browned meat.
- Stir all ingredients thoroughly to ensure pasta is submerged in liquid and evenly distributed.
- Cancel the "Sauté" function and secure the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the valve is set to "Sealing".
- Set the Instant Pot to "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" mode at high pressure for 4-5 minutes, depending on pasta type.
- Once cooking completes, perform a quick pressure release by carefully turning the valve to "Venting".
- Open the lid, stir the contents, and let sit for 2-3 minutes to allow sauce to thicken.
- Serve hot, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs or grated cheese if desired.
Tips
- • For maximum flavor, choose ground beef with a slightly higher fat content (80/20) to enhance taste and moisture. • Don't skip browning the meat - this step develops rich, deep flavors that make the dish truly delicious. • Use fresh or dried herbs like basil or oregano to elevate the taste profile. • Experiment with different pasta types, but adjust cooking time accordingly (shorter for thin pasta, longer for thicker cuts). • If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the dish sit for an extra 3-5 minutes after cooking to allow natural thickening. • For a low-carb version, substitute pasta with cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles. • Always ensure your Instant Pot's sealing ring is clean to prevent any lingering odors from previous meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 288kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 19g
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 60mg
