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    Home » Beef

    Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

    Published: Mar 4, 2023 / Updated: Mar 4, 2023 / 400 Comments

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    This Instant Pot hamburger soup is easy and flavorful! It's a healthier comfort food meal that uses simple everyday ingredients like ground beef and potatoes.

    If you're looking for the stovetop version, head on over to my popular Easy Hamburger Soup instead.

    an instant pot with a ladle of hamburger soup

    Why you'll love it

    Tender ground beef enrobed in a tasty tomato broth... who can resist? This Instant Pot hamburger soup builds a ton of flavor in way less time. I just love how this appliance concentrates flavor and is pretty hands off. Open it up, and it's as if this soup has been simmering away for hours.

    I always make this simple, hearty, and affordable soup when I'm cleaning out the pantry. This Instant Pot ground beef soup recipe also happens to be super forgiving. Got some extra veggies? Throw 'em in. It's all good! And the leftovers are very tasty. It's a reader favorite.

    What you'll need

    • Olive oil, onions, and celery - sautéing sweet (Vidalia) onions along with celery makes a delicious aromatic base
    • Ground beef - it's also known as hamburger, hence the name of the soup. I like to use 95% lean.
    • Garlic - garlic lovers, add even more if that's your thing
    • Tomato paste and diced tomatoes - these pantry staples are canned at the peak of ripeness for perfect concentrated tomato flavor
    • Beef broth - a 32 oz container equals the 4 cups required for this recipe. Easy peasy.
    • Potatoes - Russet potatoes are my go-to variety for soups, but you can definitely use red or Yukon gold
    • Italian seasoning - this delicious blend of dried herbs comes in a single convenient jar and adds so much flavor
    ingredients for instant pot hamburger soup in prep bowls on a counter

    Pro tip

    • I like to use extra lean ground beef because it's a bit less fatty, so you can skip the step of draining the fat once you've browned it. There's still a bit of fat left, but I find it adds a nice flavor to the soup. If you do use a fattier ground beef, I would definitely drain some of the fat so the soup doesn't end up excessively oily.

    How to make Instant Pot hamburger soup

    This is an overview with step-by-step photos. Full ingredients & instructions are in the recipe card below.

    sauteing onions and ground beef in an instant pot

    Add the oil and chopped onion and celery to your IP. Press the sauté button, cooking for 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and meat. Cook until browned, giving it the occasional stir. I don't drain the fat, but you can if not using extra lean ground beef.

    adding broth and tomatoes to an instant pot for hamburger soup

    Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the diced tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, and potatoes. Close the lid with the valve on "sealing". Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. After the countdown, do a quick pressure release. Season generously with salt & pepper, and enjoy!

    Tools for this recipe

    Check out Natasha's favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!

    • I have an older 6 quart model, but here's the latest version of the Instant Pot.
    • Not sure how to store the other half of your onion? This onion saver keeps it fresh in the fridge.
    • A sturdy ladle that doesn't slop soup all over is a must-have.

    Substitutions and variations

    • You can definitely add in some chopped carrots at the same time as the celery.
    • Several readers have successfully thrown in a drained can of corn and/or green beans. Or stir in some spinach after you release the pressure for even more veggies and let it wilt.
    • If you're sensitive to salt, use low-sodium beef broth.

    What to serve with Instant Pot hamburger soup

    • I like how hearty this soup is, so a dinner roll, breadsticks, or a slice of Cheesy Garlic Bread will round it out nicely.
    • For a classic soup and salad combo, try spring mix with my Creamy Balsamic Dressing or this mouthwatering Beet and Spinach Salad to change it up.

    Leftovers and storage

    • Store leftovers of this hamburger soup in the fridge for 3-4 days in a covered container. The flavors intensify over time even more!
    • I recommend reheating over a low heat in a saucepan, stirring every so often until warmed through.
    • Leftovers will freeze well. Consume within 3 months. I like to store them in individual containers.

    More Instant Pot recipes

    • Instant Pot Coq au Vin
    • Honey Garlic Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin
    • Instant Pot Beef Chili
    • Easy Instant Pot Minestrone Soup Recipe
    • Instant Pot Lentil Stew
    a bowl of instant pot hamburger soup

    Let me know in the comments below if you gave this easy Instant Pot soup recipe a try. I'd love a review. Questions the blog post didn't answer? Talk to me! You can also find me on Instagram.

    an instant pot with a ladle of hamburger soup

    Instant Pot Hamburger Soup

    This Instant Pot hamburger soup is easy and flavorful! It's a healthier comfort food meal that uses simple everyday ingredients like ground beef and potatoes.
    4.79 from 102 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 17 mins
    Inactive time 15 mins
    Total Time 42 mins
    Course Soup
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 253 kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1/2 medium onion chopped
    • 2 sticks celery chopped
    • 1 pound extra lean (95% lean) ground beef
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 2 heaping tablespoons tomato paste
    • 1 (28 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
    • 4 cups beef broth
    • 2 large Russet potatoes diced
    • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning or to taste
    • Salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add the olive oil, onion, and celery to your Instant Pot. Press the sauté button and cook for 4 minutes.
    • Stir in the beef and garlic. Cook until the beef has browned, stirring occasionally (about 5 minutes). You shouldn't need to drain much fat if you're using extra lean ground beef, but feel free to drain some/most of it if desired (I didn't drain any). 
    • Stir in the tomato paste, then add in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, potatoes, and Italian seasoning. 
    • Close the lid, make sure the valve is on "sealing", and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. 
    • Once the countdown has finished, do a quick pressure release.
    • Season with salt & pepper as needed and serve immediately. 

    Notes

    • Serves 4-6. 
    • Anything from about 1 to 1.5 pounds ground beef will work.
    • Use low-sodium beef broth if you're sensitive to salt. 
    • Inactive time indicates the time it takes the Instant Pot to get up to pressure.
    • Try the stovetop version if you don't own an IP.
    • Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 22gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 854mgPotassium: 1168mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 85mgIron: 5mg
    Keyword electric pressure cooker hamburger soup, Instant Pot ground beef soup, Instant Pot hamburger soup
    Author Natasha Bull

    This recipe was originally published on January 30, 2019. It's been updated with new photos and better instructions but is the same great recipe!

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    1. Gary Edwards says

      September 7, 2022 at 11:15 PM

      5 stars
      Boy this recipe is definitely a keeper, The only thing I did differently was substitute the hamburger with turkey burger figured that would work fine, +2 carrots cut up, and some frozen corn ,the tomato paste I put most of the can didn’t wanna waste it!!!👍

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 8, 2022 at 10:43 AM

        So glad you enjoyed it, Gary! Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    2. Liam Wescott says

      August 28, 2022 at 8:25 PM

      I made this for dinner tonight and I love it! It is is delicious and I will very definitely be making this again.

      Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 29, 2022 at 11:24 AM

        You're very welcome!! Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Liam Wescott says

      August 28, 2022 at 3:58 PM

      This looks like an interesting recipe. I'll take a stab at it later on today, as soon as I get the necessary ingredients.

      One question: if we do a natural release instead of a quick release, will that affect the soup in any way?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 28, 2022 at 5:37 PM

        If you do the natural release, it'll cook for longer, basically. So everything will end up even softer.

        Reply
    4. Audrey Allen says

      August 28, 2022 at 2:03 PM

      5 stars
      One of our go to recipes for lunches during the week. Tried it with ground turkey and sweet potatoes and it was delicious!!! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 28, 2022 at 2:47 PM

        Awesome!! You're very welcome, Audrey!

        Reply
    5. Su H says

      August 27, 2022 at 3:40 PM

      5 stars
      Made this today as I has some ground beef/hamburger meat to use up. I made as directed except I doubled the recipe as I wanted lunch for the week. This was delicious!
      After preparing and eating a bowl I then added a can of green beans and shredded cheese, just because... then had another bowl. YUMMY!
      I paired this with some French bread and this is a complete meal.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 27, 2022 at 4:05 PM

        Awesome!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    6. Marie says

      August 24, 2022 at 7:58 PM

      Delicious, easy and simple to make . I make it once a week . Thanks for sharing 👍

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        August 24, 2022 at 10:55 PM

        You're very welcome, Marie! So happy you enjoy this soup!

        Reply
    7. Lizzette Darakorn says

      August 14, 2022 at 6:29 PM

      5 stars
      It was a family hit. It's a keeper. The only thing I'll do next time is add more potatoes and use 1 tomato can.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 14, 2022 at 6:35 PM

        Fantastic!! Glad you liked it. Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    8. Anina says

      August 6, 2022 at 12:38 PM

      I don't understand how your potatoes don't turn into mush?? 8 minutes in the instant pot with diced potatoes unless you're using canned potatoes they are most certainly mush

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 6, 2022 at 2:23 PM

        They end up very soft, yes. Mush... no. You can read through the user reviews if you're concerned (people generally love the recipe) or adjust timing to your preferences.

        Reply
    9. Kara says

      June 22, 2022 at 6:16 PM

      5 stars
      Hubby & Family loved it!! I was thinking of doing sweet potato next, instead of russet 🤔🤔

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 22, 2022 at 6:21 PM

        I think that would be delicious! So glad it was a hit!

        Reply
    10. Holly says

      June 22, 2022 at 6:09 AM

      5 stars
      My husband and I love this yummy soup and make it often. I prepare the recipe as written and don't change a thing because you don't need to. It's perfect! And I love how it's low calorie, too! Thanks so much 😊

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 22, 2022 at 1:06 PM

        Aww I love that!! 🙂 Thanks for your review, Holly!

        Reply
    11. Marie says

      June 10, 2022 at 7:31 PM

      Made this recipe and I make it often. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 10, 2022 at 7:38 PM

        You're very welcome!! I'm so happy you enjoy it!

        Reply
    12. Roz says

      May 3, 2022 at 9:53 AM

      I wanted to "double" the recipe... couldn't add double liquid but I did 6 cups broth.
      1 can fire roasted tomatoes
      1 28 Oz puree tomatoes
      Swapped celery for carrots
      1 lb sausage
      1lb ground beef
      Added garlic powder and onion powder too.

      I also added cheese and little bit of heavy cream to my own bowl.

      Husband loved it and said add it to the use again list. Didn't add heavy cream to his own bowl. Kids didn't care for it but might add heavy cream to there bowl or sour cream if I have it, next time.

      Reply
    13. Dave says

      April 19, 2022 at 3:17 PM

      5 stars
      This the 3rd time I’ve used your recipe in my Instant Pot. I use the 8 quart at home and when I winter in Az I have an 8 qt and a 3 qt.in the Horse Trailer It’s really a super recipe and when it’s just 2 of us I can scale the ingredients down a bit. Turns out great every time

      Super.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 19, 2022 at 10:15 PM

        I'm so glad you like this recipe, Dave!! 🙂 Appreciate your review!

        Reply
    14. Marie says

      April 18, 2022 at 12:07 PM

      I make this hamburger soup often . Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 18, 2022 at 2:15 PM

        You're very welcome! 🙂

        Reply
    15. T says

      April 6, 2022 at 3:09 PM

      1 star
      Flavorless. Spent an inordinate amount of time seasoning after it was done. Blech

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        April 6, 2022 at 3:12 PM

        Sorry you didn't like it! This recipe is highly rated from many people who have made it, so I am wondering what could have gone wrong.

        Reply
    16. Diana says

      March 18, 2022 at 12:44 PM

      5 stars
      I've made this recipe 3 times! I've added fresh green beans, carrots & brussel sprouts as additional veggies. I've also changed up the broth (because I didn't have enough beef broth). It's a really versatile recipe. For me, I use veggies that I need to clean out so they don't go bad. Truly delicious recipe!!!

      Reply
      • Miranda @ Salt & Lavender says

        March 18, 2022 at 12:51 PM

        That makes us so happy to hear, Diana!! 🙂 Thanks for your review.

        Reply
    17. Matt B says

      February 21, 2022 at 12:26 PM

      4 stars
      This recipe looks so good. I will probably try it today or tomorrow. I would like to know how well this recipe doubles. I was thinking about substituting the ground beef for ground turkey and put corn and rotelle in it as well. Maybe use half diced tomatoes and a half rotelle.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 21, 2022 at 12:34 PM

        Hi Matt! I'm a bit concerned that doubling the soup may be too much to fit in a 6 qt. Instant Pot. If you have a larger one, you could for sure try. Your changes/additions sound delicious and I imagine that will work fine. You could always do a bit of experimenting with the liquid measurements so you don't go over the fill line (like add less beef broth perhaps vs. straight doubling). It is a very flexible soup, though.

        Reply
        • Matt B says

          February 21, 2022 at 12:45 PM

          Thank you for your quick answer. Sorry if I double posted I didn’t realize the comments was moderated. I measured how many cups of water would reach to fill line which is 2/3 and it was 24 cups which is 6 quart. I will try and do a single batch first and see how it turns out.

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            February 21, 2022 at 1:01 PM

            No worries! Let me know how it goes. 🙂

            Reply
            • Matt B says

              February 21, 2022 at 5:04 PM

              It went well. Definitely need salt but has good taste. In mines I was able to double all ingredients but not the liquids only time and a half

            • Natasha says

              February 21, 2022 at 5:28 PM

              Good!! Thanks for coming back and letting us know. 🙂 Yup, I always add a fair bit of salt to most recipes that I make.

    18. Terri says

      February 7, 2022 at 3:08 PM

      3 stars
      Although this was somewhat nutritious, I found it to have little flavor. My insta-pot said "burn" so I had to cook it on the stove to soften potatoes. I did add carrots.

      Reply
    19. Beverly J says

      February 4, 2022 at 2:20 PM

      5 stars
      This is one of the Best Hamburger Vegetable Soups!! Easy and the flavors are so good! My husband is usually not excited to eat Hamburger Vegetable Soup. This one was well liked! I received a good compliment for this one!! It doesn’t have your frozen mixed vegetables in it. Which isn’t a favorite with hubs. And tomatoes is one thing he picks out!! I used the Diced tomatoes. He ate the whole bowl!! This recipe is a keeper!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 5, 2022 at 10:02 AM

        I'm so pleased to hear that!! Thanks so much for your review, Beverly!

        Reply
    20. A Deans says

      February 3, 2022 at 8:08 PM

      5 stars
      Made this tonight in our frozen Rexas weather. I used 2lbs of ground Turkey, added green beans, corn and another cup of beef broth. It was really good. Next time, I may add some salt while cooking the meat, but expect the meat will soak up some of the broth salt by tomorrow.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        February 3, 2022 at 9:55 PM

        So glad you liked it!! Stay warm and thanks for your review!

        Reply
    21. Connie says

      January 11, 2022 at 4:00 AM

      5 stars
      This was a warm, comforting soup. I did things a bit different. I browned the beef first, using a method my mother used by salting the pan and adding the beef. I'm not sure what that purpose is, but it does flavor the beef a bit. I drained the beef and set it aside, then did the onion and celery. I didn't have any tomato paste, so I used ketchup instead. I used garlic powder and added it with the rest of the ingredients. I had no carrots, but I did have some golden beets. I measured out the seasonings so I would have a future reference for myself: 1 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 2 tsp garlic powder, and 1 tsp Italian seasoning. I know this already delicious soup will be even better today once the flavors meld. Is it lunch time yet?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 11, 2022 at 10:24 AM

        I'm so glad it worked out, Connie!! Thanks for your detailed review! 🙂

        Reply
    22. Jodi Rae Randa says

      January 10, 2022 at 4:10 PM

      5 stars
      Excellent soup, quick and easy to make

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 10, 2022 at 5:14 PM

        Thanks so much!!

        Reply
    23. Nicole Schum says

      January 9, 2022 at 5:15 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious! My second time making this and it’s one of my new favorites. Made it exactly as recommended. I love taking the leftovers to work. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 9, 2022 at 7:10 PM

        Wonderful!! You're very welcome!

        Reply
    24. Leo says

      January 4, 2022 at 7:01 PM

      Great recipe. I too added carrots and salt.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 4, 2022 at 8:26 PM

        Glad you enjoyed it, Leo!

        Reply
    25. Marcia says

      January 1, 2022 at 6:26 AM

      5 stars
      Just made it and it smells divine. I tasted it for salt and thought the tomatoes made it a bit acidic so I added about 2 Tbs of sugar to offset the acid. But it is delicious and will make again. P.S. I also added the carrots and will add any veggies that need to be used up since this is a wonderful base for any additions.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 1, 2022 at 11:45 AM

        Yes! It's a very customizable recipe for sure. 🙂 The sugar is a trick I sometimes use too when the tomatoes are a tad too acidic.

        Reply
    26. Angie Raikes says

      December 31, 2021 at 3:46 PM

      5 stars
      I doubled this recipe but only used 5 cups of broth instead of 8…I was afraid of overflowing my 6 qt. Instantpot. I’ll update when it’s done, it smells so yummy 🙂

      Reply
      • CT says

        January 17, 2022 at 9:34 AM

        Angie, if it's not done by now I think you're using the Instant Pot wrong! 😉 (seriously, how did it work out?)

        Reply
    27. Diana L Jameson says

      December 14, 2021 at 9:51 AM

      5 stars
      Delicious! I added fresh green beans and used one fresh medium tomato vs a 14.5 oz can. (I didn't have 2 cans). I also substituted 1/2 sweet potato for a russet. Very versatile recipe!!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 14, 2021 at 10:12 AM

        Thank you! I'm so happy you enjoyed it, Diana!

        Reply
    28. Joseph Falcone says

      December 4, 2021 at 12:56 PM

      5 stars
      I really enjoyed this dish. This was my first time using my new 6-Qt Instant Pot. I will make this recipe again. It's even better the next day when all the ingredients blend & marry to a wonderful mouth watering flavor.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        December 4, 2021 at 2:07 PM

        Thank you so much, Joseph! Appreciate you taking the time to write me this review. 😀

        Reply
    29. Lori Broman says

      November 18, 2021 at 3:38 PM

      5 stars
      Love this recipe!! I add a large diced carrot when adding the potatoes, super delicious!! Thank you for this easy delicious recipe that the family loves!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 18, 2021 at 8:15 PM

        So glad you enjoyed it, Lori! Thanks for your review!

        Reply
    30. Lyndsey says

      November 10, 2021 at 11:16 AM

      How big/small should I cut the potato chunks?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 10, 2021 at 11:24 AM

        Bite-size. You definitely don't need to worry about being too exact... just go by what size you'd like to have in a soup/what you usually do. 🙂

        Reply
    31. George D says

      November 9, 2021 at 7:41 AM

      Not a big fan of tomatoes...could I leave them out and add something different...Tomato paste is fine just don't like the "chunks" of tomatoes

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        November 9, 2021 at 9:47 AM

        Yes, that would be fine. Perhaps replace with a can of tomato sauce?

        Reply
      • Danielle says

        January 4, 2022 at 6:05 PM

        5 stars
        Yum! Made this tonight and added some leftover matchstick carrots I had in the fridge and topped with some fresh Parmesan. Such a warm and comforting meal on a cold winter day! ❄️ Plenty of leftovers too.

        Reply
        • Natasha says

          January 4, 2022 at 8:26 PM

          Excellent! 🙂 I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

          Reply
    32. Katrina B. says

      October 19, 2021 at 9:43 PM

      5 stars
      This soup is amazing!! This is our 3rd time making it because we all love it so much!!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 19, 2021 at 10:09 PM

        That's great to hear!! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know!!

        Reply
    33. Mary-Clare says

      October 19, 2021 at 1:13 PM

      Will red potatoes work in this recipe as well?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 19, 2021 at 3:50 PM

        You bet 🙂

        Reply
    34. Shelli Williamson says

      October 13, 2021 at 7:16 PM

      5 stars
      Delicious. And sooo easy. I used my IP. recipe is perfect

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 13, 2021 at 8:56 PM

        Fantastic!!

        Reply
    35. Kristen says

      October 2, 2021 at 1:39 PM

      Does this freeze okay?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        October 2, 2021 at 3:13 PM

        You bet!

        Reply
    36. Yogagrill! says

      September 18, 2021 at 3:44 PM

      Made with ground Elk...Yummy!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        September 18, 2021 at 6:20 PM

        Awesome!

        Reply
    37. V. says

      August 30, 2021 at 1:22 PM

      5 stars
      Super good.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 30, 2021 at 1:30 PM

        🙂

        Reply
    38. Froofy says

      August 12, 2021 at 4:35 AM

      5 stars
      I wouldn't change a thing, but wondering for people that are cholesterol conscious... Did you ever try ground turkey?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        August 12, 2021 at 10:32 AM

        Hello! You could for sure try ground turkey. You may also like this soup that uses ground turkey: https://bit.ly/3jR2jEE

        Reply
    39. Marie says

      July 31, 2021 at 7:56 AM

      This is delicious, made it a few times and making it again today Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 31, 2021 at 10:04 AM

        So pleased you like it, Marie! 🙂

        Reply
    40. Becky Alexander says

      July 8, 2021 at 11:57 AM

      5 stars
      I loved this soup and it was my first experience using the high pressure cooking feature on my Crockpot Express Crock Multi-Cooker. If you’re using this cooker, the “manual” feature doesn’t exist, per the instructions, just use the Beans/Chili button and adjust pressure and cook time.

      I made this just as the recipe detailed. I did add fresh spinach into my own bowl since my son hates spinach. It wilted very quickly. I then added grated Parmesan to the soup, as well. Very yummy!!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        July 8, 2021 at 12:07 PM

        I'm so glad you liked it!! Thanks for including the tips for your electric pressure cooker. 🙂

        Reply
        • Emily says

          July 28, 2021 at 12:33 PM

          5 stars
          I have yet to make this recipe because I’m wondering how I’d make it with frozen ground beef? I always keep ground beef in the freezer but I’m not sure how I’d cook it using this recipe! Help please!!

          Reply
          • Natasha says

            July 28, 2021 at 1:08 PM

            Hi Emily! Hmm... I have a couple concerns with that. It is safe to cook frozen meats in the Instant Pot, but since I have not ever done it myself, I am not sure how much extra time would need to be added on. Secondly, if you do add extra time, the veggies in the soup may become very overcooked and turn to mush. Also, you will lose flavor by not browning the beef. With all that said, you can definitely experiment, but I can't really advise you on timing, unfortunately. You could just thaw the beef as you would normally (safest to thaw it in the fridge) and then proceed with the soup as written.

            Reply
            • Emily says

              July 28, 2021 at 2:01 PM

              5 stars
              Bummer.. maybe I'll try thawing it and then carry on with the rest of the recipe. Thank you for your quick response! 🙂

            • Natasha says

              July 28, 2021 at 2:14 PM

              You're welcome! I hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if you end up trying it. 🙂

            • Emily says

              July 28, 2021 at 3:45 PM

              5 stars
              I just made this recipe and YUM!! The flavors are outstanding!! I ended up thawing my frozen ground beef in a bowl of hot water (changing out the water about 4 times until the middle wasn’t frozen anymore) and it worked out perfectly fine! I will definitely be making this again in the future. So delicious! 🤌🏼 **chefs kiss**

            • Natasha says

              July 28, 2021 at 3:45 PM

              I'm so happy to hear that!!! 😀

            • Joy says

              September 29, 2021 at 1:37 PM

              I sometimes thaw meat in the microwave on defrost setting.

          • Cyndi says

            September 12, 2021 at 9:56 AM

            You can always cook the hamburger on sauté setting till it is cooked through. This is what I do. Scraping the cooked meat off as it browns. It take a few minutes longer to cook but we’ll worth the time. 😊

            Reply
    41. Madeline says

      June 16, 2021 at 10:12 AM

      Hello, I am fairly new to using an instant pot but I want to try this recipe today. I am wondering when you cook the beef in the pot do you leave the instant pot? Or what setting do you have it on for this?
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        June 16, 2021 at 10:17 AM

        Hi! What you you mean by "do you leave the Instant Pot"? It's all cooked in the Instant Pot if that's what you mean. In step 1, press the sauté button. You don't close the lid or press a timer or anything... it's basically like sautéing anything on your stove. You add the beef to the Instant Pot in step 2. In step 4 you close the lid and then press the "manual" button and set the timer to cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. I hope this helps... let me know if you need further clarification on anything. 🙂

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    42. Gail says

      May 20, 2021 at 10:54 AM

      I’m making this recipe in my instant pot today😋 I followed recipe but...
      I added whatever vegetables I had... yellow squash, fire roasted tomatoes, cut up cabbage, radishes, potatoes, onion, carrots, bay leaf, garlic, beef broth.
      SMELLS GOOD COOKING can’t wait to taste it.
      Thanks again for sharing

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      • Natasha says

        May 20, 2021 at 11:16 AM

        I hope you enjoy it, Gail! 🙂 You're very welcome!

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    43. Amber says

      April 25, 2021 at 8:36 PM

      5 stars
      I made this tonight and my entire household enjoyed it! Including my picky 7 year old. We are vegetarian so I used impossible plant based meat. Added a can of corn like another commenter suggested and topped with freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Sooo good ! Will definitely be making again.

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      • Natasha says

        April 25, 2021 at 8:43 PM

        Fabulous!! Love it when everyone likes it! 🙂

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    44. jeff Hunter says

      April 15, 2021 at 7:37 PM

      5 stars
      I have made this soup several times and it always turns out great. I follow the recipe exactly and it's delicious.

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      • Natasha says

        April 16, 2021 at 8:16 AM

        Wonderful!! Thanks, Jeff. 🙂

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    45. Jules says

      March 23, 2021 at 7:06 PM

      This recipe looks delicious! What cooking times would you recommend for doubling the recipe?

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      • Natasha says

        March 23, 2021 at 9:47 PM

        The same. IP doesn’t recommend increasing time when you double most recipes. Just make sure you don’t go over the max fill line.

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    46. Candace Spencer says

      March 20, 2021 at 10:05 AM

      4 stars
      We enjoyed this soup, and I am not a ‘soup person.’ I did put the tomatoes through the food processed to make it smooth. If I make again, I might use sweet Italian sausage and put fresh spinach in. To me it needed more substance, but my guy drowned homemade bread in his to sop up the juice.

      My MIL just had oral surgery, so a quart is headed to her this morning.

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      • Natasha says

        March 20, 2021 at 10:31 AM

        I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Fresh spinach would go great. Yes, it's a fairly light soup. I hope your MIL gets better soon! 🙂

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    47. Patty says

      March 6, 2021 at 7:18 AM

      5 stars
      I love this kind of soup,when I bought my instant pot,I thought wow this is going to be fun,I never looked back,I made this last week with left over ground beef and now I’m doing it again by putting frozen mixed vegetables and black beans in thank you and is chicken good in this?

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      • Natasha says

        March 6, 2021 at 9:34 AM

        I think chicken would work ok! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂

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    48. patty says

      March 5, 2021 at 9:05 AM

      5 stars
      can i make this just like this but with chicken ? omg i made this and my kids loved it,now i want to try it with chicken,you think that would work?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        March 5, 2021 at 10:05 AM

        Yes! I would say so.

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      • Patty says

        March 6, 2021 at 7:22 AM

        5 stars
        Do I make it same or with chicken broth because I love this flavor of beef but want to try chicken,just for the heck of it lol thanks let you know ok

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      • Linda Knight says

        May 5, 2021 at 6:23 PM

        5 stars
        I've made it with ground turkey, so I am sure ground chicken would work well. I didn't have any potatoes that were good, so I used Orzo. I used a bit too much, and it sucked up most of the broth.

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    49. Suzanne says

      March 1, 2021 at 7:38 PM

      Made this recipe for my family. Will definitely be doubling this recipe. There was something in it for everyone. I really liked Dale’s idea of adding some carrots. I’m going to do that next time. Adding this to the family meal plan rotation. Thank you for such a great recipe, Natasha!

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      • Natasha says

        March 1, 2021 at 8:53 PM

        Fab!! You're very welcome! 🙂

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    50. dale says

      February 28, 2021 at 9:00 PM

      4 stars
      The soup was so easy to make, and my wife and I really enjoyed. Very tasty! It should actually taste better after a day or two. I doubled the recipe and added two carrots, extra seasoning and 2 tsp of kosher salt and 1/4 tsp of black pepper. Thank you for sharing your recipe, it makes me look like a pro!

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      • Natasha says

        February 28, 2021 at 9:01 PM

        Good! Yes, it's definitely one that tastes better after a couple days. You're very welcome, Dale. 🙂

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