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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Carnivorous

Description

A delightful blend of cheeseburgers and macaroni and cheese made in the Instant Pot, perfect for cozy family dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Sauté the beef and onions: Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add the chopped onion and ground beef; cook until the beef turns brown. Drain any excess fat.
  2. Add pasta and broth: Add the elbow macaroni, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  3. Pressure cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 4 minutes.
  4. Quick release: Once the timer goes off, carefully do a quick release of pressure.
  5. Stir in creaminess: Open the lid and stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Serve warm.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Prepare the beef and onion mixture a day ahead and refrigerate for quick cooking later.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg