34 Best Instant Pot Beef Recipes

If you love hearty, comforting meals but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, these 34 Best Instant Pot Beef Recipes are exactly what you need. The Instant Pot makes it easy to create slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time, turning even the toughest cuts of beef into tender, juicy perfection. From rich stews and braised short ribs to flavorful tacos and creamy pasta dishes, these recipes prove that delicious, satisfying dinners can be both effortless and full of flavor.

Stuffed Pepper Soup

Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup is a delicious and filling one pot meal. Packed with all your favorite stuffed bell pepper ingredients like ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and onions, then cooked to tender perfection in just 5 minutes. Get the recipe

Mississippi Pot Roast

This Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast is made with tender chuck roast and pepperoncini smothered in a thick flavorful gravy. Once we started making this pot roast there was no doubt why it is such a cherished recipe. It’s savory in a way that a typical pot roast just doesn’t get, thanks to the acid in the pepperoncini. The beef practically melts in your mouth. Get the recipe

Beef Stroganoff

Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is made with tender strips of beef, mushrooms, seasonings, and egg noodles with a creamy sauce. It’s classic comfort food made easy in the pressure cooker. The Instant Pot makes this dish so much more simple, you will be able to get this on the table in just over 20 minutes. Get the recipe

Cheesy Taco Pasta

This Instant Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is the perfect meal for a lazy afternoon or quick dinner, made with ground beef, pasta shells, and all your favorite taco flavors. I always find it so easy to make an Instant Pot pasta dish like this, because you really just put everything in the pot and cook it for a short amount of time, then add a few extra ingredients at the end and you have this perfect pasta. Get the recipe

Cuban Ropa Vieja

The tender, shredded beef, simmered in a vibrant tomato-based sauce with bell peppers, onions, and a medley of spices, brings the essence of Cuba right to your table. Thanks to the Instant Pot, this traditionally time-consuming dish is made effortlessly, without sacrificing any of its authentic flavors. Get the recipe

Cheeseburger Soup

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup is a quick soup, packed with ground beef, potatoes, onions and cheese, that can be whipped up in just 15 minutes for a flavorful and satisfying lunch or dinner. If you’re looking for something that’s done quickly with very little prep, this is it. Get the recipe

Shredded Beef Tacos

Instant Pot Shredded Beef Tacos are simple to make in the Instant Pot. You’ll get deliciously tender beef that can be quickly shredded and added to your tacos and burritos. It’s a budget-friendly way to cook. Get the recipe

Chili

There’s a ton of flavor packed into this Instant Pot Chili recipe with ground beef and pork, beans, tomatoes, and oodles of spices, and the best part is it only takes about 30 minutes from start to finish. In the past having chili meant you would be in the kitchen most of the day simmering it on the stove building flavor. That isn’t the case anymore. The Instant Pot is such a great way to make chili. Get the recipe

Beef Pho Recipe

This delicious Instant Pot Beef Pho recipe is easy to prepare and bursting with flavor. The combination of tender beef, chewy noodles, and aromatic herbs and spices creates a complex and satisfying dish. Get the recipe

Chili Mac

Instant Pot Chili Mac combines the bold flavors of chili with elbow macaroni and shredded cheese, all effortlessly prepared in one pot. It’s the ultimate comfort food! It is so easy to make and a win-win all around. Get the recipe

Shredded Beef

Instant Pot Shredded Beef is deliciously tender and flavorful plus it’s a budget-friendly way to cook for a crowd or start your meal prep. Use it for sandwiches, tacos, salads, or served over rice. Get the recipe

Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice

Instant Pot Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice is a comforting and delicious one-pot meal that combines seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, and melted cheese into a satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to be a hit with the whole family. Get the recipe

Prime Rib Soup

Instant Pot Prime Rib Soup is the perfect way to use leftover prime rib from the holidays to make a delicious soup that continues the celebration of flavors. It’s perfect for relaxing and unwinding after the holidays. Get the recipe

Easy Oxtail Recipe

This Instant Pot Oxtail is a simple dish to make in the Instant Pot and it turns out so flavorful with fall-off-the-bone tender meat and a lovely sauce. Cooking oxtail can be an all-day affair when cooking in the oven or on the stove top. But you can make it in a fraction of the time in the Instant Pot. Get the recipe

Beef Ribs

These Instant Pot Beef Ribs are cooked to tender in the Instant Pot in just 25 minutes, then slathered in BBQ sauce for a tasty and satisfying meal. These ribs are juicy, flavorful, and fall-off-the-bone tender, thanks to the magic of pressure cooking. Get the recipe

Beef Stew

It takes less than an hour to make this hearty Instant Pot Beef Stew on a chilly day, filled with tender carrots, potatoes, and chunks of flavorful beef. Making this stew in the Instant Pot allows you to make a savory stew without waiting hours. Get the recipe

Tri Tip Roast

This Instant Pot Tri Tip Roast is tender and flavorful when cooked in the Instant Pot and it’s easy to cook it to the perfect internal temperature with a sear on the outside, even when pressure cooked. Get the recipe

Birria Tacos

Instant Pot Birria Tacos are made with a rich & flavorful chuck roast that is infused with spices and Mexican chilies in the Instant Pot, then fried in a corn tortilla and served with the rich consommé. Get the recipe

Beef Short Ribs

These Instant Pot Beef Short Ribs are so tender and flavorful and ready in just over an hour in the Instant Pot. They’re the perfect dinner solution for a set-it-and-forget it meal. These short ribs reach fall-apart tender status in a fraction of the time they take in the slow cooker. And the flavor is incredible. Get the recipe

Beef & Broccoli

Instant Pot Beef & Broccoli combines tender broccoli and beef with a flavorful Asian sauce for a quick dinner that everyone will love. This recipe is a one-pot dinner solution. You can cook the beef, the broccoli, and the rice all in the same pot. Get the recipe

Mini Meatloaves

These Instant Pot Mini Meatloaves are made in an egg or muffin mold and are a fun way to make dinner unique. They’re easy to make and are great for meal prep too. You need just a few ingredients to put these together. Ground beef, onion, a few seasonings and some breadcrumbs and dinner is done. Get the recipe

Spaghetti

If you’ve never made Instant Pot Spaghetti, you absolutely should start using this method to make perfect spaghetti. It uses the same ingredients, but is cooked all in one pot and in about half the time it usually takes to make. Get the recipe

Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

This Instant Pot Philly Cheesesteak Pasta uses a shell pasta and is packed with all the great flavors you expect – mushrooms, green peppers, onions, beef, and Cheez Whiz. This pasta is an homage to the famous sandwich that originated in Philadelphia and has become a favorite around the world. Get the recipe

Lasagna

This Instant Pot Lasagna, made in a springform pan, turns out super moist with layers of pasta, sauce, meat, and cheesy goodness. You can save a lot of time making lasagna in the Instant Pot and it turns out even better than when it’s cooked in the oven, thanks to the steam that keeps the layers moist as it cooks. Get the recipe

Oxtail Ragu

This Instant Pot Oxtail Ragu is a thick and meaty sauce that’s perfect over pasta, gnocchi, or polenta. This flavorful dish is super simple to make in the Instant Pot. Get the recipe

Carne Asada

Instant Pot Carne Asada is tender, flavorful, and just as juicy as when you cook it on the stove top or grill. You can use this carne asada recipe to make a delicious main dish, or use it for tacos, fajitas, or nachos. Get the recipe

Cabbage Rolls

These Instant Pot Cabbage Rolls are super easy to make with Savoy cabbage, ground beef, and rice, and they cook so fast in the Instant Pot. The beef cabbage rolls smothered in tasty tomato sauce are perfect for a family dinner or whenever you’re wanting to make something a bit different. Get the recipe

Flank Steak

This Instant Pot Flank Steak is so simple to cook and it’s an incredibly tender cut of steak that can be served with almost any side dish. Instant Pot flank steak can be enjoyed as is with a side salad, but it can also be used in many other recipes. Slice the steak up and add it to tacos, fajitas, or classic steak sandwich. There are so many ways you can go with this recipe, so give it a try! Get the recipe

Meatballs

Instant Pot Frozen Meatballs is that go-to meal you can make in few minutes that is packed with flavor and all you need is meatballs, canned tomatoes, and some herbs. Get the recipe

Japanese Curry

Instant Pot Japanese Curry is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender beef chuck roast, aromatic onions, carrots, and potatoes simmered in a savory Japanese curry roux. Get the recipe

Lasagna Soup

Instant Pot Lasagna Soup has all the amazing flavors and textures of a lasagna in a bowl. All you have to do is brown the meat, then toss in the other ingredients and cook for 6 minutes on high pressure. Get the recipe

London Broil

Instant Pot London Broil is perfect for busy weeknight dinners made with a beef roast typically called “London broil”, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and various herbs and spices. Get the recipe

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Instant Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers are packed with ground beef, rice, and onions, then cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot in just 10 minutes. They turn out so flavorful and fork tender. Get the recipe

Brisket Recipe

This Instant Pot Brisket Recipe makes tender beef brisket that’s full of smoky, rich flavor that rivals the low and slow BBQ pit taste we all love. It’s easy to make in the Instant Pot and won’t disappoint. Get the recipe