Sloppy Joe Ground Beef Lentil Instant Pot
A quick, easy, flavorful instant pot sloppy joe recipe that's cost-effective and on the table in a snap!
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Instant pot sloppy joe is ready to be served in just 30 minutes! Two sesame seed buns filled with ground beef, onion, bell peppers, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar with some additional seasonings make this easy, messy meal flavorful and filling!
Why this recipe works
This instant pot sloppy joe recipe is a quick, filling meal you can get on the table without any sweat on your brow. It isn't difficult in the slightest bit and uses fresh ingredients in place of the store-bought stuff.
This pressure cooker dinner comes from our sloppy joes recipe, but we've made multiple renditions including sloppy joe cornbread muffins, one-pot sloppy joe pasta, and of course, bacon sloppy joes. If that doesn't speak to the volume of our love for this cost-effective meal then I'm not sure what else will! So naturally, we knew we had to make the process even easier by throwing it into the instant pot.
Ingredients you will need
Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.
BEEF – While this recipe calls for ground beef, you can easily substitute the same amount of your favorite ground meat. Ground turkey or chicken are the most common, but bison and venison will taste great as well!
SAUCE – Our sauce is made from brown sugar, mustard, and ketchup. If you like your sloppy joes with a bit of a kick, don't be afraid to add a little bit of hot sauce to the mixture, though you may want to cut back a bit on the main sauce depending on the amount of hot sauce you end up using so your sloppy joes aren't TOO sloppy.
How to Make Instant Pot Sloppy Joe
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- Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode. Brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off excess liquids if more than 1/4 cup.
- Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and water; mix thoroughly. Pressure cook on manual medium heat for 5 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Serve on toasted buns with coleslaw and tater-tots.
Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips
How do I store sloppy joe?
If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. You can reheat in the microwave, or add a little water and simmer on the stove over medium-low heat.
What level of fat should my ground beef have?
You can really use any fat level of ground beef in this recipe. We are using a leaner ground beef, which is about 85/15. If you use a fattier meat, you will just need to drain off more excess fat than you would with lean. I don't recommend using a high lean mixture like 93/7 as you will get extra flavor from the fat.
Can I use a different type of meat?
You can easily substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef. Simply replace an equal amount of your favorite ground meat for the beef.
Serving Suggestions
There are so many ways to serve instant pot sloppy joe. You can easily make them into sliders by using small buns, top them with some pickles or coleslaw or serve them up alongside some of the following dishes.
- Coleslaw or Broccoli Slaw
- Baked Beans
- French Fries, Tater Tots, Onion Rings, or Sweet Potato Fries
- Corn on the Cob
- Stovetop Mac and Cheese
- Potato Salad or Macaroni Salad
More Instant Pot Recipes
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- Instant Pot Mississippi Pot Roast
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- Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff
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Instant Pot Sloppy Joe
A quick, easy, flavorful instant pot sloppy joe recipe that's cost-effective and on the table in a snap!
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Servings: 4 servings
25 mins
Calories: 361
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup onion chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp yellow mustard
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 tsp brown sugar
- ground black pepper and salt to taste
- 1 cup water if needed
- 4 hamburger buns
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Turn the Instant Pot to saute mode. Brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off excess liquids if more than 1/4 cup.
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Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar and water; mix thoroughly. Pressure cook on manual medium heat for 5 minutes. Quick release pressure. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Serve on toasted buns with coleslaw and tator-tots.
- If you have leftovers, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. You can reheat in the microwave, or add a little water and simmer on the stove over medium-low heat.
Serving: 1 sandwich | Calories: 361 cal | Carbohydrates: 42 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 7 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 70 mg | Sodium: 853 mg | Potassium: 677 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 19 g | Vitamin A: 344 IU | Vitamin C: 11 mg | Calcium: 103 mg | Iron: 5 mg
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