Instant Pot Meatloaf

Instant Pot Meatloaf

This Instant Pot Meatloaf makes a nostalgic classic stress-free. It’s a great addition to potlucks, holiday dinners, and any occasional gathering. This juicy meatloaf can be made in one pot and is a great recipe for any home cook. An easy twist on the classic meatloaf, this recipe uses lean ground beef and spices to make a great dinner recipe, right in the Instant Pot.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Servings: 8 Servings

Calories: 458 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 35 - Saltine crackers
  • 1 cup - Parmesan Cheese
  • ¼ cup - Milk
  • ¼ cup - Soy Sauce
  • 2 cloves - Garlic
  • 1 - Onion
  • 2 teaspoons - All Purpose Seasoning
  • 2 pounds - Ground Beef
  • ½ cup - Water
  • ¾ cup - Ketchup
  • ¼ cup - Brown Sugar
  • ½ tsp - Dry Mustard

Instructions

  1. Combine saltines, parmesan cheese, milk, soy sauce, garlic, onion and House Seasoning Blend in a large bowl.
  2. Mix in ground beef.
  3. Place a large sheet of heavy duty aluminum foil on a flat surface.
  4. Shape meat mixture into a loaf in the center of the foil.
  5. Fold the edges of the foil up to form a pan shape.
  6. Place the steam rack inside the pressure cooker.
  7. Pour 1/2 cup of water into the bottom of the pressure cooker.
  8. Add the meatloaf to the top of the steamer rack.
  9. Close and lock the lid, making sure to seal the vent.
  10. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes (it will take about 10-15 minutes for the pressure cooker to come to pressure).
  11. Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, brown sugar and mustard in a bowl.
  12. Preheat the oven broiler.
  13. When the pressure cooker has finished cooking, use the quick release to release the pressure.
  14. Unlock and remove the lid.
  15. Test the temperature of the meatloaf, it should be 160 degrees.
  16. Transfer the meatloaf in the foil pan to a rimmed baking sheet.
  17. Brush the top of the meatloaf with the glaze mixture.
  18. Place 6 inches under the broiler for about 3-5 minutes, or until the glaze caramelizes.
  19. If the meatloaf did not reach 160 degrees in the pressure cooker, bake it at 400 degrees until it reaches 160.

Nutrition

Energy: 458 kcal | Total Fat: 26 g | Saturated: 11 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 92 mg | Total Carbs: 28 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 14 g | Proteins: 26 g | Sodium: 1,089 mg | Polyunsaturated: 1 g | Monounsaturated: 11 g

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