Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

Name: Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon avocado oil; 1.5 pounds lean ground beef; 1 cup finely diced onion; 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon sea salt; ground black pepper to taste; 1.5 teaspoons finely diced garlic; 1.5 cups crushed and strained tomatoes (such as Aurora®); 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar; 0.25 cup water; 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 pinch red pepper flakes; 8 hamburger buns; 4 tablespoons butter, or as needed

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A combination of lean ground beef and apple cider vinegar makes this sloppy Joe recipe slightly sweet and slightly tart, made right there in your Instant Pot. Enjoy!

Submitted by Bren

Updated on November 26, 2024

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Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

8

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 tablespoon avocado oil
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup finely diced onion
1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon sea salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 ½ teaspoons finely diced garlic
1 ½ cups crushed and strained tomatoes (such as Aurora)
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon tomato paste (Optional)
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pinch red pepper flakes
8 hamburger buns
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, or as needed

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add oil; tip pot to coat bottom. Add ground beef, onion, and red bell pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft and beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
Add garlic to the pot; cook 30 seconds more. Stir in crushed tomatoes, vinegar, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, tomato paste, mustard, and red pepper flakes.
Close and lock the lid; close the vent. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Meanwhile, toast hamburger buns and coat with butter.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
Serve on toasted buns.

57 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413	Calories
21g	Fat
35g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	26%
Saturated Fat 9g	43%
Cholesterol 75mg	25%
Sodium 665mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 35g	13%
Dietary Fiber 3g	12%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 22g	44%
Vitamin C 31mg	35%
Calcium 103mg	8%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 546mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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