Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
Sweet, savory, and tender, these Instant Pot Sloppy Joes are always a crowd-pleaser! Like so many of our favorite Instant Pot meals, they're great for busy weeknights.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 lbs 93% lean ground beef
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups ketchup
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- Other: shredded cheddar cheese, pickles, and buns for serving
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add ground beef, 1 tsp kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned. Drain if desired. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Continuing in sauté mode, heat oil until very hot. Add onions, garlic, green peppers, and remaining 1 tsp kosher salt. Cook until onions are soft, 2-3 minutes. Add the browned beef back into the pot. Turn sauté mode off.
- Stir in the ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, and mustard to combine well. Cover tightly and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure cooker "natural release" for 12 minutes. Manually release the remaining pressure and carefully open lid. Stir and serve warm, with desired garnishes.
Equipment
Notes
- Sloppy joes are perfect for meal prep; make a large batch at the beginning of the week and serve it for several days.
- Sloppy joes are delicious over hamburger buns, brioche buns, and even over cooked macaroni noodles.
- Cooked and cooled sloppy joes can be frozen in airtight containers for up to a month.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 848mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 403IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 4mg