This Instant Pot Meatloaf recipe is melt-in-your-mouth good and topped with an irresistible tangy and sweet glaze. But above all, it’s a delicious comfort recipe that you can turn to any night of the week.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: instant pot recipes, meatloaf, pressure cooker, weeknight dinner
In a big bowl, combine ground beef, diced onion, garlic powder, quick cook oatmeal, shredded cheddar cheese, milk, one egg, salt, and pepper.
Use your hands to mix, but DO NOT OVER MIX. The more mixing you do, the tougher the meat will get.
Lay two large sheets of aluminum foil on the counter in a cross pattern. Place the ball of meat in the center where they cross, and shape the meat into a small loaf.
Fold the foil up so that it creates a "bowl" around the meatloaf, this is where the drippings from the meat will collect.
In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard with a whisk. Spread over the top of the meatloaf.
Place the foil lined meatloaf on an Instant Pot trivet (I use the one that came with my pressure cooker). Add one cup of water to the Instant pot, then lower the trivet into the pot.
Secure the lid and make sure the vent is set to "SEALING".
Pressure Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes.
When cook time ends, allow to naturally release pressure for ten minutes. Do a quick release of the pressure.
Remove meatloaf from the foil (be careful the drippings will be hot). Slice on a platter and serve. You can whip up a little extra of the sauce if you want to add more color (it's not a pretty sight, haha).
Notes
Meatloaf can be stored in the refrigerator up to 5 days after cooking.
Today's recipe was tested in my Instant Pot 6qt duo. Settings may vary with different brands and styles. Prep time does not include the time it takes for Instant Pot to come to pressure or naturally release, please keep this in mind when planning your meal.
Wrap meatloaf in foil and slide into a freezer safe ziploc bag after cooking. Thaw in refrigerator overnight and heat slices individually in microwave.
Instead of spreading all the glaze on the meatloaf before cooking, reserve some for garnish. Then, once the meatloaf has finished cooking, mix the drippings with the glaze you set aside to create a delicious sauce to spoon over each serving.
Not a fan of foil? Parchment paper works great too!
To ensure your meatloaf is fully cooked, insert a digital meat thermometer into the thickest part of the loaf. If the temperature reads 160°F or higher, it’s fully cooked.