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March 10, 2026
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My Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is the perfect, one pot weeknight meal. This easy and delicious recipe can be on your table in about 20 minutes. The creamy, cheesy macaroni and beef dinner is one that my entire family will love and so will yours.
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Instructions
1
Set instant pot to sauté and brown the ground beef. Add spices.
2
Pour beef broth in and add pasta. Seal the lid and pressure valve close. Set to pressure cook on high for 6 minutes.
3
Manually release pressure valve and open lid. Stir in cheeses.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Beef First for Depth 🍖Use the sauté function to brown the ground beef before adding other ingredients—this creates a flavorful fond that enriches the entire dish and prevents a bland, boiled taste.
- Reduce Liquid Strategically 💧Use slightly less beef broth than you'd normally use (about 3 cups instead of 4) since the noodles won't absorb as much liquid in the pressure cooker, preventing a watery final dish.
- Layer Cheese for Creaminess 🧀Add Velveeta in two stages—half mixed in before pressure cooking and the remainder stirred in after—for an ultra-creamy, velvety texture without graininess.
- Quick Natural Release Prevents Mush 🚀Allow only a 5-minute natural pressure release before quick releasing remaining pressure to keep elbow noodles from overcooking and turning mushy.
- Season the Beef Separately 🌶️Season and taste the browned ground beef before adding noodles—this ensures proper seasoning distribution throughout the dish since you can't fully taste once everything is combined.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
Keto Friendly
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