Sloppy Joes

Classic American sloppy joes made in a multi-functional pressure cooker (Instant Pot). 8 servings, 413 cals, ready in 35 minutes.

🍳 Cook: 20 min

Nutrition

per per serving

413

Calories

—

Protein

—

Carbs

—

Fat

1 tablespoon	15 ml	avocado oil
1.5 pounds	680 g	lean ground beef
1 cup	240 ml	finely diced onion
1 cup	240 ml	finely diced red bell pepper
1 teaspoon	5 ml	sea salt
—		ground black pepper
1.5 teaspoons	7.5 ml	finely diced garlic
0.25 cup	60 ml	apple cider vinegar
0.25 cup	60 ml	water
3 tablespoons	45 ml	dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon	5 ml	dry mustard
1 tablespoon	15 ml	Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon	15 ml	tomato paste (optional)
1 tablespoon	15 ml	chili powder
1 pinch		red pepper flakes
1.5 cups	360 ml	crushed and strained tomatoes (such as Aurora)
8		hamburger buns
4 tablespoons	60 ml	butter, or as needed

Cook: 20 m. Ready In: 35 m. Serves 8 (413 cals).

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Saute function. Add oil and tip the 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.