This is an amazing meatloaf recipe, made even better because you can make it in the Instant Pot! A flavorful mix of beef, aromatic vegetables, and seasonings makes this homestyle meatloaf delicious, and pressure cooking the meatloaf helps to keep it tender, moist, and melt-in-your-mouth perfect. I love making dinner in the instant pot, and use it every chance I get! Try Instant Pot pork chops with creamy mushroom gravy, or Instant Pot pot roast next.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
Here’s what you need to make this full meat and potatoes meal in your pressure cooker: Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Potatoes: Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes make the best mashed potatoes. You’ll be able to cook three pounds of them underneath your meatloaf. Stock: Stock, broth, or water is needed to cook the potatoes in the Instant Pot. Butter, Milk, and Minced Garlic: We’ll add these in at the end when we mash the potatoes. Garlic is optional, but I really enjoy it here. Ground Beef: For meatloaf, I like to use 2 pounds of beef that is 90% lean. This way the meatloaf is tender, but not dripping with grease as it cooks. Onion, Garlic, Fresh Parsley: These fresh veggies add so much amazing flavor to the meat. Panko Breadcrumbs: I have found that panko works the best in this recipe to get the perfect meatloaf texture. Eggs: Eggs in a meatloaf are what keep the meat in the shape that you put it in. They bind all of the ingredients together. Milk: This adds a bit more moisture to the mixture. You can use non-dairy milk if you would like. Meatloaf Seasonings: Italian Seasoning, Salt, Ground Pepper, and Ketchup.
How To Make Meatloaf in the Instant Pot
Recipe Tips
Don’t overmix the meat. Mixing the meatloaf too much will make it dry and/or soft. Mix just until everything is well combined and you’ll have a juicy delicious loaf. Make a simple brown gravy to go with your potatoes if you like. You won’t end up with much in the way of drippings from the meatloaf, since we used lean meat, and any fat that was there got absorbed by the potatoes. Brown gravy is made with beef stock, flour, butter, and seasonings, and it’s perfect with meatloaf. You can adjust the seasonings however you want. Try adding other fresh herbs, spices, or finely chopped veggies to your meatloaf mix. Make the glaze spicy. My traditional meatloaf recipe includes a ketchup and chili sauce glaze that you can try in this recipe too. If the meatloaf isn’t cooked when the cooker is finished, start it again at high pressure for 5 minutes. Continue until the meat is cooked through.
Storing Tips
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and enjoy within 3-4 days. You can also freeze cooked meatloaf. Keep it in an airtight freezer container or bag for up to 3 months.
What To Serve With Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes and Meatloaf
All this pressure cooker meatloaf needs now is a veggie, and you have a well-balanced, delicious meal! Try any of these veggie side dishes or salads with your meatloaf:
Sauteed Onions and MushroomsBrown Sugar Glazed CarrotsCopycat Olive Garden SaladRoasted BroccoliniEasy Air Fryer VegetablesClassic Caesar Salad
When in doubt, make whichever steamed veggies your family enjoys, like simple broccoli or green beans. If you need more potatoes (let’s be honest, there can never be too many potatoes!) make my easy Funeral Potatoes with your meatloaf too. Meatloaf and mashed potatoes couldn’t be any easier! Save this easy Instant Pot recipe for the next time you want dinner to almost make itself. Pin it for more people to enjoy too! © Little Sunny Kitchen
