Instant Pot Ground Beef and Shells — kinda speaks for itself, doesn't it? Creamy, cheesy, comforting, and all the things you love in one dish, plus half the cooking time you'd normally need. And it's a great way to use up those pantry staples!
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 20 minutesminutes
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Total Time: 30 minutesminutes
Servings:6servings
Ingredients
1poundground beef
1tablespoonoil
3teaspoonsminced garlic
3teaspoonsItalian blend seasoning , OR Herbs de Provence
24ouncesmarinara sauce
2cupswater
1cupbeef broth
16 ounces/1lbshort uncooked pasta noodles like shells, macaroni, penne, bowties
1teaspoononion powder
½teaspooncrushed red pepper flakes, optional
1cupfreshly grated mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Set your pressure cooker to SAUTE. Drizzle with oil, then add the ground beef and saute 4-5 minutes, breaking beef into pieces as it cooks, until browned.
Stir in Italian seasoning and garlic for 1 minute longer. Transfer ground beef to a bowl and cover tightly to keep warm.
Add marinara, water, broth, noodles, onion powder, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot and give it a good stir.
Place the lid on the pot and slide it into the locked position and turn the vent valve to the sealed position.
Set to PRESSURE COOK or MANUAL for 8 minutes.
Do a QUICK RELEASE (immediately turn the vent valve to VENT position) and remove the lid once the float valve drops.
Stir in ground beef and mozzarella cheese. Once cheese is melted and incorporated, add salt and pepper to taste.
Garnish with fresh parsley, basil, or thyme if desired and serve.
Notes
Add 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for a little kick!