Instant Pot Hamburger Helper Recipe
This Instant Pot Hamburger Helper is a creamy, cheesy, one-pot dinner made from scratch in just 30 minutes. A healthier, more flavorful alternative to the boxed version that’s easy to customize and perfect for busy families.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 540kcal
Cost: $10–$12
Equipment
- Instant Pot (6-quart or larger)
- Wooden Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Long tongs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
- 2 cups beef broth
- 15 oz tomato sauce one can
- 8 oz cream cheese cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables optional
- ½ cup sour cream optional for extra creaminess
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional for deeper flavor
Instructions
- Brown beef – Sauté until fully browned
- Sauté onions – Add onion and garlic until softened
- Add seasonings – Stir in all dry spices
- Add liquids – Mix in broth and tomato sauce
- Stir pasta – Ensure pasta is mostly submerged
- Pressure cook – High pressure for 4 minutes
- Natural release – Let sit for 5 minutes before quick release
- Add cheeses – Stir in cream cheese and cheddar
- Adjust texture – Use broth or milk if needed
- Serve hot – Top with herbs or extra cheese
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 325g | Calories: 540kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 3.1mg