Instant Pot Homemade Hamburger Mac

Ingredients

• 1 pound of ground beef
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 cups of elbow macaroni
• 2 cups of beef broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can of diced tomatoes
• 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Set the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add the ground beef, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until the beef is browned, stirring occasionally.
2. Turn off the Instant Pot and add the macaroni, beef broth, and diced tomatoes. Stir to combine.
3. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Select the Manual or Pressure Cook setting and set the timer to 4 minutes.
4. Once the timer is done, quick release the pressure and open the lid. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• This dish can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even as a dip for chips and crackers.
• It can easily be made vegan by substituting the ground beef with cooked lentils or beans.
• It also makes a great lunch dish as it reheats well.
• It is a great way to use up any leftover hamburger meat or macaroni you have in the fridge.