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Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni

This Instant Pot Cheeseburger Macaroni is creamy, cheesy, and made in one pot with ground beef, elbow pasta, broth, and sharp cheddar. It’s faster than the boxed kind, with way more flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup milk or half-and-half
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions
 

  • Set Instant Pot to Sauté. Brown ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
  • Add garlic powder, onion powder, tomato paste, beef broth, and macaroni. Stir to combine and deglaze bottom.
  • Seal lid. Cook on Manual (High Pressure) for 4 minutes. Perform a quick release when done.
  • Switch to Sauté. Stir in cheddar cheese and milk until smooth and creamy.
  • Let the pasta sit for 3–5 minutes before serving to thicken slightly.

Notes

  • Add peas, diced tomatoes, or chopped pickles for variation.
  • Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
  • Reheat with a splash of milk to revive creaminess.
Keyword cheeseburger macaroni, instant pot pasta, one-pot dinner
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