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Instant Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe: A Family Favorite

This Instant Pot Sloppy Joes recipe is a quick and easy family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights, it combines ground beef, onions, bell peppers, and a tangy sauce, all cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Hamburger buns for serving

Instructions: 

  • Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the ground beef.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and cook until softened.
  • Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Close the Instant Pot and set to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Once done, do a quick pressure release and stir the mixture.
  • Serve the sloppy joe mixture on hamburger buns.

Notes:

For an extra kick, you can add a dash of hot sauce or some red pepper flakes. Serve with a side of coleslaw or potato chips for a complete meal.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Instant Pot, Sloppy Joes
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