I got my Instant Pot a few months ago when Instant Pots went on super sale on Amazon (I’m guessing you heard about the rush of Instant Pot sales like I did).
I had never used a pressure cooker before, but I was intrigued after seeing an infomercial while eating out at a restaurant with my friend in Colorado a couple of summers ago. It was one of those infomercials that made an electric pressure cooker look like a magic-worker. They’d throw something in the pot, cook for a few minutes, and pull out perfectly cooked meats and vegetables.
I had a hard time believing that what I saw on that infomercial was really possible. But when I saw an Instant Pot on super sale, I decided to give it a try. (PS – I’m linking to the Instant Pot I bought on Amazon, and I highly recommend that you keep an eye on it in case it goes on sale again before the holidays. Or just put it on your holiday wish list for someone to buy for you!).
Guess what? It really does work magic with food! After trying it for the first time, I was completely hooked, and I’ve been using my Instant Pot at least weekly (and often more than once a week) since then. I’m now making the best stews and roasts I’ve ever made, and any time I need to make dinner in 30 minutes, I turn to my Instant Pot for something quick and delicious.
And that’s where this soup comes in.
I had stocked up on ground beef and wanted to make something unique for dinner. I love making soups during the fall and winter, but SOUP is not the first thing I think of when I’m planning on using ground beef. I found a hamburger soup recipe from Pioneer Woman and modified the ingredients as well as the directions to make it Instant Pot-friendly. It was a hit with the whole family, and I was especially happy to have perfectly-cooked vegetables in less than 30 minutes.
Here’s how to make it:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, with liquid
- 3 cups beef broth
- 4 carrots, sliced into round disks
- 3 stalks of celery, sliced or diced
- 3-4 medium-large potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 3 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp dried parsley flakes
- 1/2 tsp ground oregano
Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot on SAUTE; add ground beef, onion, and garlic and saute until beef is cooked through. Drain off as much of the oil as possible.
- Add can of stewed tomatoes with liquid, breaking up the tomatoes into small pieces. Stir in beef broth, diced vegetables, tomato paste, and seasonings.
- Place lid on the Instant Pot and close the vent (seal). Press the manual button and set the time for 4 minutes. Once the timer beeps, press cancel and turn the valve from seal to vent to release the pressure. Once all of the pressure has released and the silver valve has dropped, remove the lid.
- Enjoy your soup!
This soup can be cooked in a stock pot if you don’t have a pressure cooker. Just allow the soup to simmer until the vegetables are tender.
Do you have an Instant Pot? I’d love to hear about your favorite recipes to cook in the Instant Pot in the comments below!
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Surprisingly one of the tastiest soups I have ever had! Thanks for the super easy, tasty, and quick recipe!!!
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This was really good! I only had 1 lb ground beef, but it seemed like the perfect amount. Otherwise, the only thing I added was more salt…but I’m a pretty salty person :)
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This looks delicious! I am secretly hoping that Santa brings me an Instant pot this year!
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My kids love beef soup so much.
I have tried some recipes but I have a little bit no satisfaction.
I will try your recipe, I believe it would be better :)
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I’m sure this would work great in the slow cooker as well. I would guess that the standard “low for 6-8 hours” would probably work.
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Will this work in 6 qt. instantpot ?
Thanks
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Lolli Reply:
March 6th, 2017 at 4:05 pm
Yes, it should work just the same!
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Shimon Braunstein Reply:
August 1st, 2017 at 11:44 am
Can i make it in a slow cooker ,what will be cooking time,thank you
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Hi, Lolli, Did you mean in your recipe directions instead of “Once all of the pressure has released and the silver valve has popped up, remove the lid,” that it should read when the silver valve drops? I haven’t used my IP long but that confused me. Thanks :)
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Lolli Reply:
February 23rd, 2017 at 5:09 pm
Yes, you’re correct. That was a mistake in the directions. I’m correcting that now. Thank you!
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Made this tonight! Added an extra cup of broth and a cup of egg noodles! So good!
Thanks for such a great recipe!
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Just made this and everyone loved it! Thank you. It will definitely be on my IP rotation :)
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Lolli Reply:
January 16th, 2017 at 2:15 pm
So glad it was a hit! Thanks for giving my recipe a try! :)
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Maria Reply:
February 6th, 2017 at 10:10 pm
Just wondering how much the Instant Pot was on sale for. Can’t decide whether to pay the $99 or wait fora sale???
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Lolli Reply:
February 6th, 2017 at 11:11 pm
I’m pretty sure the very lowest price I’ve seen (like during Black Friday sales) was $79. $99 is a really good price for it. I’m sure if you waited and watched all year, you’d find a slightly lower price, but $99 is definitely a good price point for it! It’s been worth every penny for us!
Angel Reply:
January 14th, 2018 at 6:24 pm
I got it on sale on Black Friday for $49.99 at Wal-mart. (6qt)
I made this tonight. I used 4 cups of broth and added a can of corn. it came out really hearty and yummy. Even my husband who doesn’t like vegetables said he enjoyed it. perfect for a chilly winter day!
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Lolli Reply:
January 15th, 2017 at 9:46 am
Corn would be an amazing addition! So glad even your husband was satisfied!
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How many servings does this make?
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Lolli Reply:
January 15th, 2017 at 9:44 am
It fed my family of 6 with a little left over. Hope that helps!
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I have never heard of insta pot but I sure will be doing some checking on Amazon. That soup looks amazing.
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Where do I get an instant pot?
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Lolli Reply:
December 2nd, 2016 at 12:14 am
I got my Instant Pot on Amazon. This is the one that I have: http://amzn.to/2gsF3xp
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My mom is asking for an inta-pot for Christmas and I had never heard of it before now :) This soup looks tasty!
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I love INSTANT POT recipes! So fast and easy!
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This is a great recipe. Our family loves soup any time of the year but a hearty beef and vegetable soup is perfect for cool fall days and cold winter months. Love that the recipe is adaptable to pressure cooking, conventional cooking and slow cooking, too.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup looks and sounds delicious and so easy to make.
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Wow, I’m impressed. I’ve never heard of an Instant Pot so I’m going to check it out.
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Beef vegetable soup is a classic. I’ve got to try the Instant Pot.
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I need an Instant Pot. I have heard that they are incredible. Your Instant Pot Vegetable Beef Soup looks hearty and delicious. I want to make it.
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I love the ingredients you used! This looks like a delicious soup to eat on a cold day!
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Lolli Reply:
November 10th, 2016 at 9:11 am
Thanks! It’s definitely a great soup for cold nights! I love finding new ways to use the same old basic ingredients I’ve always got in my kitchen, you know?
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