Instant Pot Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese
This cheesy Instant Pot Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese is made with ground beef, a homemade sloppy joe sauce, and two types of cheese.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 548kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ¾ cup beef broth
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 onion diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup barbecue sauce of choice
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- chopped parsley plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Drizzle the inner liner with olive oil and add the ground beef, garlic, and onion and cook until the beef is browned and crumbled. Drain any grease.
- Add the broth to the inner liner and deglaze the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck on bits.
- Add the macaroni to the inner liner and press the pasta down into the broth.
- Combine the brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Italian seasoning, ground pepper, and salt together in a bowl and pour it over the pasta.
- Do not stir.
- Pressure cook on HIGH/MANUAL PRESSURE for 4 minutes.
- Do a quick release carefully once the timer is up. Do it slowly so the vent doesn't spew liquid.
- Remove the lid and stir in the mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
Refer to the pressure cooker's manual for how to safely perform its functions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 548kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 1204mg | Potassium: 508mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 281mg | Iron: 3mg
