Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

A combination of lean ground beef and apple cider vinegar makes this sloppy Joe recipe slightly sweet and slightly tart, right in the Instant Pot.

• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 413 Calories

Ingredients

• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup finely diced onion
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 8 hamburger buns
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 4 tablespoons butter, or as needed
• 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1.5 pounds lean ground beef
• 1.5 teaspoons finely diced garlic
• 1.5 cups crushed and strained tomatoes (such as Aurora®)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, toast hamburger buns and coat with butter.

Step 2

Serve on toasted buns.

Step 3

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add oil; tip pot to coat bottom. Add ground beef, onion, and red bell pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft and beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 4

Add garlic to the pot; cook 30 seconds more. Stir in crushed tomatoes, vinegar, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, tomato paste, mustard, and red pepper flakes.

Step 5

Close and lock the lid; close the vent. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 6

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.