Instant Pot Meatloaf and Potatoes, a deliciously complete comfort meal just like mamma made, but cooked in minutes.
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This Instant Pot meal is a comfort food classic made super fast and just what you need to get a home cooked meal on the table in a flash!
I know you have heard me say how much I love my Instant Pot (An electric pressure cooker)! But wow this recipe is AWESOME Y'ALL! If you have not gotten yours yet it's time to take the plunge! Not only is it a time saver but everything I make turns out delicious!
The meatloaf was tender and potatoes always come out amazing! It's my favorite way to make Mashed Potatoes too! And speaking of comfort Creamy Mac and Cheese is the bomb made in this!
How to make Meatloaf in the Instant Pot
- The best way to mix this up is getting those hands dirty! Well make sure they are clean first, but I find this the best way to put a meatloaf together. Grab all your meatloaf ingredients get to work!
- In the liner of your Instant Pot, place the potatoes in the bottom.
- Pour in chicken or beef stock. Sprinkle in salt and garlic.
- Mix. Place pats of butter on top.
- Put trivet with handles up on top of potatoes.
- Wrap foil around the meatloaf creating a pocket or "pan".
- Don't forget a little extra ketchup on top!
- Place the meatloaf in Instant Pot and lock on lid.
- Be sure pressure valve is closed.
- Set to manual high pressure for 30 minutes. Once it is finished cooking you can let it natural release or carefully open the valve to manual release. Once the pins drops open, carefully remove with tongs or pot holders.
- If desired, place on a baking sheet and cook under a broiler to caramelize the topping.
- Remove potatoes with a slotted spoon and serve this deliciousness!
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Instant Pot Meatloaf and Potatoes
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ cup ketchup, plus more for top
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
Potatoes
- 28 ounces potatoes, baby or new
- 1 cup chicken or beef stock
- 2 tablespoon butter, sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoon garlic, minced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add potatoes into bottom on {6 Quart} Instant Pot. Pour in stock or broth and add in garlic and salt. Stir. Put in pats of butter on top.
- Mix meatloaf ingredient together in a bowl. I use my hands to combine it and shape it into a round loaf.
- Add trivet on top of potatoes. Wrap foil up around the meatloaf to make a pocket around it. Add more ketchup on top to cover and spoon around evenly.
- Lock on lid and make sure the valve is closed. Set to manual high pressure for 30 minutes.
- Once it completes cooking, you may carefully open valve to manual release or let it release naturally.
- Remove carefully with pot holders or tongs and put on a baking sheet and broil in oven until ketchup caramelizes a bit, if desired.
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Alexandra says
This recipe looks amazing, definitely want to try it! I do have a question though, I'm not a big fan of ketchup, could I substitute with marinara sauce?
Nikki Lee says
Of course. It will take on a little different flavor but I would love to hear how it comes out. Chili Sauce works wells too!
Beth says
Hi - your recipe looks great! Do you think it would work to use a pot-in-pot method for the meatloaf, putting the meatloaf in a pan on top of the trivet instead of in foil? Also, I like using some condensed cream of mushroom soup to flavor/moisten meatloaf. Worth a try to substitute for the milk? Thanks!
Beth says
To answer myself (ha!) I made it your way other than using cracker crumbs since my Panko were so out of date. But after making it I’d guess both milk and catsup would be eliminated if using condensed cream of mushroom soup. It’s a very different flavor but I enjoyed it a few decades ago! I used the pot-in-pot method and a silicone long-handled trivet for cool handle removal ease. Fingers crossed it turns out!
Nikki Lee says
I think a pot in pot method would work but have not tried it with a meatloaf yet! I would try as a substitute for milk and see how it turns out. It sounds delicious. I would love to hear how it goes.
Beth says
I did use pot-in-pot and your recipe was so delicious! Only changes were the cracker crumbs plus a little more worcestershire plus a tiny bit of balsamic vinegar to the catsup just for the top of the meatloaf. Tang! : )
The red potatoes split a little, though not all the way through. It might have been the extra weight of the stainless pan for the meatloaf, plus the weight (though not heavy) of a silicone trivet with handles. Both were resting on the potatoes. If I use a tall stainless trivet next time I don’t think any weight will be on the potatoes.
It was so good I’d be happy to keep the recipe as is, but may try the mushroom soup for some liquid next time - milk and maybe catsup since meatloaf soup isn’t the goal. ; ) I’ll post back! Thank you so much!
Nikki Lee says
Thank you for the update Beth! Yes the extra weight may do that! But it's still a great option!
Beth says
I’m going to make it again tonight with the tall stainless trivet to see if it was weight or just the amount of time the meatloaf was on “Keep Warm” (many hours) that partially split the potatoes - not that we cared, they were great. Just curious.
Nikki Lee says
I am so thrilled you are making this dish again! It's a great go-to one pot meatloaf meal!
Hanna says
Would I need to add any more broth or cooking time if using an 8qt instant pot? Thanks!
Nikki Lee says
I would put 1.5 cups to start. I have not cooked in an 8 quart, but most recipes start with 1.5 for an 8 quart.
Rebecca says
Everybody really liked it and I am already sharing the recipe. I did not caramelize it in the oven afterwards and added onions and a bit of BBQ and some sriracha sauce. Potatoes came out perfect - used gold spuds and cut in half. I would make again.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you so much! I am thrilled you enjoyed it! Those sound like wonderful additions! We love sriracha! You are talking my language there!
Shannon says
Would this work in a 3 quart instant pot?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Sorry I have not tested it. As long as it fits and room for it to come to pressure it should work.
Nicole Houk says
Definite show stopper!! This was one of the best meals I have made so far!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Nicole! It's one of my favorite ways to make meatloaf.
Callie says
I made this tonight, so amazing! I love sweet meatloaf so I added 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Didn’t have bread crumbs so I used 1 cup of crushed ritz crackers in its place. I sprinkled brown sugar on top when it was in the instant pot. When it was done I put more brown sugar on top and broiled. I took the potatoes out of the pot and put them on a pan and broiled with a handful of Parmesan on top. So amazing! The meat loaf was so tinder, moist and yummy, one of my new favorites. And I was a meat loaf hater before! ?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I am so glad you enjoyed it. My daughter also was a meatloaf hater at one time. She loves this one as well! I mix it up and use crackers from time to time too! My mom always made hers with saltines. Thank you so much Callie!
Vickie says
Delicious. I make my meatloaf with oatmeal instead of crackers I also add some shredded cheddar cheese. Still learning how to use my instant pot. Thank you for the recipe. Love it.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Vickie! I love to add cheese to meatloaf as well. I have a recipe for Mini Cheesy BBQ ones that is so good as well. I am always trying new things in the IP too! You are so welcome! I love sharing recipes and so glad you are here!
Jami Panula says
Just made past week (family of 5) n it was amazing. I added 5 minutes just to be safe n then mashed potatoes while meatloaf was in oven. The recipe is a keeper!!!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you so much Jami! I love mashing the potatoes too! They just go perfectly with meatloaf!
Mary says
Will I adjust anything if I’m using an 8qt instant pot?
Tammy says
Made it tonight. Loved it. Even my husband that doesn't like meatloaf liked it.
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Tammy! It leaves the meatloaf so full of flavor and doesn't dry out! I am thrilled he liked it! Now you can get him to eat it more often 😉
Caitlin says
Hey there Nikki, this looks fabulous!! Want to give it a try but I only have 1lb of meat on hand... do you think I should lower the time at all or stick with 30 minutes?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Thank you Caitlin. I have not tested with just 1 lb, but I would start at 20 minutes and then increase time if needed.
Diana says
Can you use potatoes cut up in large pieces?
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Absolutely you can!
Mechelle says
I’m making with sweet potatoes this time and I also added bbq sauce this time! It was awesome the first time, I’m sure it will be this time!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
Yum! Mechelle, That sounds so good! I love BBQ with sweet potatoes! Thank you, I am so glad you enjoyed it! My family loves this too!
Angie says
This looks wonderful! What adaptations would you use for turkey, if any? We don’t eat too much ground beef. This recipe looks delicious and easy!
Nikki - Soulfully Made says
I have not tried making a turkey loaf, we don't eat a lot of ground turkey. I would give it a try as is and see how it works out. There is plenty of moist ingredients that my best guess is that it wouldn't dry out and the cook time should suffice. Let me know how it works out, I would love to hear!
Teri Shibler says
Made it tonight for the 1st time, came out great and all the guys liked it.
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Teri, Thank you for stopping by and letting me know! I am so glad it was a hit with your guys too! It's a family favorite at our house! <3