Instant Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe

When I jumped on the Instant Pot craze, I thought that I would use it more in the winter and hadn’t really considered how it might come in handy in the summer months.

Well, this mama knows a good thing when she finds it, so I’m all over these recipes that work well in the summer months too!

We love this Instant Pot Sloppy Joes recipe, it’s perfect for those wonderful summer days, picnics and even evening gatherings.

Sloppy Joes are so easy, and a wonderful meal option especially since the Instant Pot makes it a snap!

With just a few ingredients, you can make a delicious meal for your family that tastes so much better than the canned version of Sloppy Joes.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 red pepper, diced
1 can (16 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
hamburger buns

*I own the Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker and I love it!

How to make Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

Place the ground beef, onion and pepper into the instant pot. Press the saute function and brown the meat.

Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well.

Turn the instant pot on to manual, low pressure for 5 minutes with the steam release valve closed.

Cook the sloppy joe mix and quick release the steam. Serve sloppy joe mix on buns.

Makes 6 sandwiches.

I’m a huge fan of quick and easy recipes and I’ve been sharing more and more Instant Pot recipes. This is such a great solution for families, so look for more yummy favorite Instant Pot recipes to come soon!

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Yield: 6

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe

This Instant Pot Sloppy Joes recipe is a great way to get a quick and affordable meal on the table for a delicious dinner. This is also a great recipe for feeding large groups of people on a budget.

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef (I used the 96/4 beef)
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 red pepper, diced
1 can (16 oz) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
hamburger buns

Instructions

Place the ground beef, onion and pepper into the instant pot. Press the saute function and brown the meat. Add in the remaining ingredients and stir well.
Turn the instant pot on to manual, low pressure for 5 minutes with the steam release valve closed. Cook the sloppy joe mix and quick release the steam.
Serve sloppy joe mix on buns.

Makes 6 sandwiches.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 226Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 436mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 4gProtein: 23g

*This is an estimate

Keri Lyn

The creative and frugal mind behind She Saved for almost 12 years now, Keri Lyn shares her adventures in parenting along with her love for family travel, country living and brand marketing. A self-proclaimed “brand loyalist”, Keri Lyn is known for her strong and enthusiastic voice when it comes to the products and brands that she loves. Passionate about family and the challenge of raising good humans (through the teen years, no less!) Keri Lyn has also served as a brand ambassador to many brands including her time as a Hilton Mom Voyage travel writer and currently an O Mag Insider for O, The Oprah Magazine and the 2019 recipient the O-verall Contribution O-ward.

Comments

Sara says

June 2, 2017 at 12:08 pm

I keep seeing posts and pins about the Instant Pot, so I\'m assuming it\'s a pretty amazing thing to have in your kitchen! I think I\'m going to have to get one:) Thanks for sharing this with us at the Home Matters Link Party, hope to see you again next week:) #HomeMattersParty
Karly says

August 15, 2017 at 7:56 pm

I think I need to start thanking the Lord for my Instant Pot every night before bed, because I swear its my lifesaver. Love, love love this recipe and cannot wait to try!
Michelle Leslie says

January 14, 2018 at 12:06 am

Love the sloppy Joe recipe you shared and how quick it is too and I sooooo want an instant pot. Everywhere I look there are all these amazing recipes and things you can do with them.
Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots says

January 15, 2018 at 7:08 pm

I keep seeing all of these recipes for the Instant Pot. I really need to get one. This recipe looks delicious!
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says

August 13, 2018 at 3:52 pm

These look so good. I really need to learn more about Instant Pots. Thanks for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes Recipe