Description
This Instant Pot Meatloaf recipe is a quick and flavorful twist on the classic comfort food. Using the Instant Pot cuts down on cooking time without sacrificing taste, making it a perfect choice for a busy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (85% lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Topping:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Prepare Meatloaf Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, milk, eggs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix just until combined—do not overmix.
- Shape and Top Meatloaf: Shape the mixture into a loaf that fits inside your Instant Pot. In a small bowl, mix the topping ingredients and spread over the meatloaf.
- Cook in Instant Pot: Pour water into the Instant Pot, place trivet inside, set meatloaf on trivet, seal lid, cook on High Pressure for 25 minutes. Allow natural release, then broil if desired.
- Rest and Serve: Let the meatloaf rest before slicing and serving.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or a meatloaf blend.
- Add ¼ cup grated Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Leftovers are great for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
