Instant Pot Big Mac Sloppy Joes Recipes

INSTANT POT® SLOPPY JOES

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and tip pot to coat the entire 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 and cook another 30 seconds. Add vinegar. Stir in water, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, and red pepper flakes. Add crushed tomatoes and stir well.
• Close and lock the lid and 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 for 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.

INSTANT POT BIG MAC SLOPPY JOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine the special sauce ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
• Press the SAUTE button and let the Instant Pot heat up.
• Add ground beef and onion to Instant Pot and cook until all the pink is gone and meat is fully cooked. Drain beef, if desired.
• Add in seasoned salt, ground pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
• Scoop out 1/2 cup of the special sauce and set aside. Dump the remaining sauce into the ground beef mixture and mix well.
• Let the ground beef cook for 1-2 more minutes on SAUTE to let the flavors meld.
• Layer a scoop of ground beef, slice of American cheese, handful of shredded lettuce and pickles on each hamburger bun. Spread leftover special sauce on the top bun and serve.

THE BEST INSTANT POT SLOPPY JOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Press the SAUTE button. Add in the butter and let it melt.
• Add in the ground beef, red pepper, and red onion and cook, using a spatula to break up the meat.
• Press CANCEL.
• In a bowl, mix together brown sugar, red wine vinegar, steak seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato sauce.
• Pour sauce on meat in Instant Pot and stir to combine. If you are worried about getting the "burn notice" on your Instant Pot, use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot and loosen up any burned or brown bits on the bottom of the pot (aka deglazing the pot).
• Place the lid on the Instant Pot and secure in place. Turn the vent to SEALING. Press the MANUAL button and set the timer for 8 minutes.
• When cooking is finished, let the pressure NATURALLY RELEASE for 10 minutes and then move the vent to VENTING and release the remaining pressure.
• Remove the lid and stir to make sure everything is mixed together, then serve meat on hamburger buns.