Meatloaf has been my comfort food since I can remember. In this post, I share a quick and easy Pressure Cooker Meatloaf Recipe that will make you wonder why you even turn your oven on any more!
Pressure Cooker Meatloaf | Easy Meal Planning
Whoever invented meatloaf was BRILLIANT. It has to be one of the easiest ways to dress up a hamburger to create a complete meal. I have changed my recipe a few times over the years with new fresh ingredients and ways to cook the meatloaf. I know not everyone has an Electric Power Pressure Cooker so you can also use these ingredients prepared in the oven.
This is an update from my original meatloaf posting. This new recipe is so much easier to clean up and the meat was super moist.
Pressure Cooker Meatloaf Recipe
One of the best comfort foods just got super easy to make from scratch thanks to the electric pressure cooker. Be sure to use fresh ingredients to make this meal a hit.
Servings: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Level : Medium
Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
Ingredients:
For The Meatloaf
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 1 large eggs
- 4 Tablespoons ketchup
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauces
- 2 teaspoons mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 cup diced sweet onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Meatloaf Topping
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons light brown
sugar - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Potatoes
- 1 pounds Yukon Gold Potatoes , quartered
- Salt and pepper (optional)
- 1 cup water
Directions
- Add all of the meatloaf ingredients to a large bowl and
gently mix everything to combine. - Divide meat mixture in half before forming mixture into a 2 small loaf size sections.
- Place the loafs on a large piece of aluminum foil and fold the edges up to make a secure nest for the meatloaf to rest in. (You want the edges high enough that grease from the loaf wont spill out.
- Insert rake lifting food off of 1 cup of water in pot. Add the quartered potatoes. Salt and Pepper well before adding the meat in the middle of rack. Meat in foil may sit on a few of the potatoes.
- Secure the lid on the pot and close the pressure release valve. Select manual/High pressure and cook at high pressure on meat setting. When the timer beeps, allow the pressure to naturally release.
- While the meatloaf cooks, make the sauce by combining all of the sauce ingredients in a bowl.
- Remove the lid, and carefully remove the meatloaf. Discard the aluminum foil and drippings. Spoon the meatloaf sauce over the top and cut into slices.
- Mash the potatoes or serve as is. Add salt and pepper to potatoes if needed.
scroll down to bottom of blog post for detailed directions on printable card.
Images from the Kitchen
This recipe really is one of the easiest to create and clean up after. I basically start the meal and go about my business. The boys in my home love meatloaf so everyone is in a great mood after I create this meal. Below are a few photos that better explain how to make this recipe in the Electric Power Pressure Cooker. Don’t forget to reach out to me with questions and concerns.
To make this recipe even easier I used a tablespoon of minced garlic from a jar. I love the Aldi variety that is in olive oil.
I used store-bought bread crumbs which made the recipe super easy and quick to whip up.
I think it is important to see what the hamburger looks like with all the ingredients added. This mixture is ready to go in the Electric Power Pressure Cooker.
Keep the meat elevated along with the potatoes in the pressure cooker using a 1-2″ tall rack. The basic rack should be included in your electric pressure cooker accessories at time of purchase. I found that the brand Instant Pot and even an Aldi Off Brand is available for purchase. Either way the rack is a must to keep the food up off the base of the pressure cooker pot so it cooks properly and doesn’t burn. Before adding the tomato or red sauce on top of the meatloaf be sure that the food is sitting below the safety line in the pressure cooker pot.
Once you put the lid on it is ready to cook for about 30-35 minutes on the meat setting. Pay attention to what your manual says for your cooker because they are all different but will give you roughly the same results.
Did I mention how easy clean up was… I literally had 1 pot to wash with all the grease collected in that foil. EASY!!!
Get the Pressure Cooker Meatloaf Recipe PDF here!
Scroll down and leave me a comment if you tried my recipe. I love hearing from you so your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Let’s Connect
I am dying to hear how you used this recipe. Did you create it in the oven or Electric Power Pressure Cooker? Do you have peppers or hot peppers to the recipe? Comment on this blog post or reach out to me on my contact page.
Happy Meatloaf Day,
Bren 🌸
