Tender, juicy meatloaf cooked in half the time in your pressure cooker! Instant Pot Meatloaf Recipe is a snap to make and so delicious! Making this pressure cooker meatloaf recipe is the easiest way to enjoy classic comfort food!
Dinner is ready in a snap using your pressure cooker to make moist and delicious meatloaf!
Instant Pot Meatloaf Recipe
Today I’m sharing my newest, easiest recipe: Meatloaf made in the Instant Pot!
Maybe I need to back up a bit…. do you have an Instant Pot? If not and you enjoy quick and easy meals I would tell you that a pressure cooker is a MUST!
If you do have one, but haven’t broken the seal…. or it seems kinda scary. Don’t be embarrassed, I was too!
My pressure cooker sat on the counter until I was forced to use it. My oven died on Thanksgiving Day and nearly set the house on fire… true story! Because I had no oven, I jumped in with both feet and leaned to use it.
I’ve put together the best guide so you can learn all my tips and tricks for the Instant Pot – just click on the picture below.
I have several great recipes on my blog for the Instant Pot like Instant Pot Corn on the Cob, an amazing recipe for Potato Soup with Ham and Pressure Cooker Mashed Potatoes and Gravy all cooked in the Instant Pot!
But since we’re talking meatloaf – let me tell you this is our favorite way to make it now. It’s quick and easy and because it’s cooked in the pressure cooker it comes out moist and juicy every time!
I make this often and use meatloaf slices for our lunches. It delicious and makes about 10 sandwiches. Perfect for the entire week! I’m trying to avoid using too much processed meat.
Pressure Cooker Meatloaf takes half the time!
Meatloaf in Instant Pot
Ok… let’s start talking Instant Pot Meatloaf! It’s going to be your new favorite way to cook meatloaf, I promise! It’s quick and easy but you get all the flavor just like you do when it bakes for 1 1/2 hours in the oven.
Half the time… all the flavor… YES!!
Grocery List for Instant Pot Meatloaf
- ground beef
- Italian sausage
- egg
- parmesan cheese
- tomato juice
- catsup
- mustard
- brown sugar
- Worcestershire sauce
- yellow onion
- garlic
- salt, pepper
- aluminum foil
How do you make the best meatloaf ever?
- The key to making delicious, moist and tender pressure cooker meatloaf is to be sure the mixture is moist before it’s cooked.
- Cooking meatloaf using the steam method or pressure cooker method doesn’t dry it out.
- My best tip to making a delicious meatloaf is after you mix the meat and before you begin cooking it in your Instant Pot or oven, take a small amount – just a tiny handful and fry it. (Especially if it’s the first time you’re making a recipe!) Taste it, what do you think? Flavorful and savory? Great! But if it needs more salt, pepper or ? Now’s the time add it, not after it’s been cooked.
How many eggs do you use in meatloaf?
- This recipe serves six and uses two eggs.
- Why do you put eggs in this recipe? Like the breadcrumbs, eggs help bind the meatloaf. It helps it stick together in a “loaf”.
Get dinner done in half the time using your pressure cooker to make moist and delicious meatloaf!
Pressure Cooker Meatloaf Recipe
Steps to make Pressure Cooker Meatloaf Recipe
- Grate the cheese, dice the onion and mince the garlic.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a large bowl and mix everything together. Do not over-mix.
- Form a small pan with tinfoil and shape the meatloaf into pan.
- Add two cups of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Place the trivet in the bottom.
- Place the pan on top. Add the lid and seal. Set timer for 40 minutes. Quick release at the end.
What do you think? I know you’re going to love making pressure cooker meatloaf. If you haven’t already be sure to click thru on the link above and grab that free resource for pressure cooking. It comes with a TON of tips, recipes, meal pairings and resources.
A few more great pressure cooker recipes are BBQ Pulled Pork – so easy to make mouthwatering tender meat and Instant Pot Shredded BBQ Chicken – simple and delicious!
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Instant Pot Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1/2 lb. Italian sausage mild or spicy, use your favorite!
- 2/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 yellow onion peeled and diced
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato juice
- 1/4 cup catsup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp parsley minced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- Topping
- 1/4 cup catsup
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard
- 3 tbsp brown sugar I like a sweet sauce topping my meatloaf. If you like it not so sweet, reduce to 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Grate the cheese, dice the onion and mince the garlic, add to a large bowl
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix together well but do not over-mix.
- Form a small pan with tinfoil (or use a small aluminum pan my personal choice), ensuring the pan will fit into your pressure cooker.
- Shape the meatloaf into pan.
- Add two cups of water to the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Place the trivet in the bottom.
- Place the pan with the meatloaf on top. Add the lid and seal. Set on Manual for 40 minutes at high pressure. Quick release at the end.
- Prepare the sauce. After the meatloaf has completed cooking in the Instant Pot, slather the top with the sauce. Place under the broiler for 3-5 minutes or until it's toasted. Enjoy!!
Notes
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Suzanne Smith
I just prepared the meatloaf and it’s almost up to pressure. Question – you say cook for 40 minutes. I assumed you meant “manual” and “high pressure”. Please let me know if I was wrong or right and you might want to add to your recipe how to set up the IP for those 40 minutes. The recipe seemed like it would be delicious and thank you for sharing!
Bowl Me Over
Yes, that’s correct Suzanne – I will clarify the directions. Set on manual for 40 minutes at high pressure. Thank you for checking and I appreciate you following the blog!!
Melissa Howell
I have always been disappointed that I couldn’t taste test the meatloaf before I baked it. (It’s not like cookie dough where you can just snitch a pinch!) Your suggestion to fry a small piece is genius! I’m totally going to do that from now on!
Jason Evink
I made this the other night when my wife was gone and I had to tell her how much the kids loved it! Thanks for the great recipe!
Bowl Me Over
You’re so welcome Jason! It’s one of my favorite recipes!!
Julie Evink
I have a Crock Pot Meatloaf but was looking for a IP recipe and we made this one. LOVE this for an easy weeknight meal. It was so delicious and the kids inhaled it!
Michaela Kenkel
I have always wanted to try a meatloaf in my IP! You have inspired me!!
Bowl Me Over
Fantastic enjoy Michaela!
Malinda
I’ve just started to use my instant pot and need all the things to try out!! Thanks!
Bowl Me Over
Be sure to grab my cheat sheet, it will give you all the tips and tricks for the Instant Pot!
Jennifer A Stewart
I love meatloaf but hate heating up the oven and waiting all that cooking time! I can’t wait to try this in my instant pot and speed up the meatloaf!
Bowl Me Over
I confess I love this recipe, I don’t think I’d ever make meatloaf in the oven again. This is so easy and just a yummy recipe!
Danielle Green
Meatloaf makes a great family meal, and making it in the instant pot is a great idea!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Danielle, enjoy this recipe!
michele
Im finally starting to use the instant pot a little more often. I know youre right…. meatloaf will be perfect in there…. I cant wait to make a super moist meatloaf!
Bowl Me Over
I use my IP a couple times a week, it’s really my go-to kitchen appliance! With easy recipes like this, I know you’ll love your too!
Healing Tomato
I am amazed at all the wonderful things that can be made in the instant pot. Your recipe for Meatloaf looks so delicious. I have to try it.
Bowl Me Over
I’ve also made this with a canned vegan substitute Rini, delicious – just sub for the meat. Enjoy Rini!!
Kathy
I love my instant pot and I’ve been looking for an IP meatloaf recipe. This looks so easy to make and delicious. I will try it this coming week.
Bowl Me Over
Wonderful, I hope you really enjoy this recipe – love how tender and moist the meatloaf is!
Sandra
Ohh, meatloaf sandwiches sounds delicious right now. I’m blown away that this can be cooked so quickly. Cooking in an Instant Pots are such a time saver!
Bowl Me Over
Fast, easy and delicious, gotta love that – thanks Sandra!!!
Madi
This sounds like the perfect comfort food! Making it in an instant pot is such a great idea!
Bowl Me Over
Thank you Madi!!
Dan from Platter Talk
We love our instant pot but have never made meatloaf in it, which is one of our family’s favorite meals. Thanks for the delicious inspiration!
Bowl Me Over
You bet Dan – enjoy!
liza
This recipe is so great! I love meatloaf and being able to make it faster and easier is such a life-saver! Thanks!
Bowl Me Over
Most definitely! Enjoy Liza!!