Instant Pot® Tomato and Beef Sauce

This basic tomato and beef sauce with a hint of red wine goes great with any type of pasta. By cooking it in the Instant Pot®, it's ready in under 1 hour.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 234 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• ¼ cup dry red wine
• 1 (24 ounce) container crushed tomatoes
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, crushed with a fork

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Select Saute function and adjust the setting to low. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Add onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the pot and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Turn Saute function off.

Step 3

Select Saute function again and adjust the setting to high heat. Saute for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, stirring infrequently to allow brown bits to form on the bottom of the pot. Pour in red wine to deglaze. Add both tomatoes and browned beef mixture; stir to combine.

Step 4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release any additional pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add lemon juice and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.