Instant Pot Boxed Hamburger Helper

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Just put boxed hamburger helper in the Instant Pot and it will cook it to perfection! Instant Pot boxed hamburger helper is so delicious and  I know you’ll love cooking it in the Instant pot pressure cooker as much as I do.

box of hamburger helper held in front of the instant pot

Instant Pot Boxed Hamburger Helper

If you are short on time and inspiration, why not grab a box of Hamburger helper?

Hamburger helper is a perfect easy Instant Pot dinner!

I used the cheeseburger macaroni flavor, but you can use whichever flavor you prefer! The cooking instructions will be the same.

My kids love having this dish and it is great for feeding the whole family.

interior of instant pot filled with hamburger helper

You can add traditional ground beef to it or even try it with hotdogs!

spoon scooping up cooked hamburger helper from the instant pot

How to Prepare Instant Pot Boxed Hamburger Helper

This recipe is quite easy to prepare! Just follow the instructions below and you’ll have dinner ready in no time thanks to the Instant Pot!

spoon inserted in hamburger helper cooking in instant pot

Here is what you will need to make this recipe:

  • 1 Box of Hamburger Helper
  • 1 lb of ground beef
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 cups of Milk
  • Salt

close up of spoon holding hamburger helper above instant pot

The first step is to open the package of beef and add it to the instant pot.

hamburger helper cooked in instant pot with spoon above holding a portion of hamburger helper

Set the instant pot to sauté. The time doesn’t matter so you can just leave whatever amount of time it says.

It will only take 4 to 5 minutes to brown the meat.

inside of instant pot filled with hamburger helper

Using a spatula, stir the meat around to help it brown evenly while it sautés. This takes around 5 minutes total.

hamburger helper cooked in the instant pot

Add in some salt for seasoning or any other seasonings you would like.

side view of instant pot cooked hamburger helper

When finished, add in the hamburger helper noodles and then the sauce packet into the meat mixture.

spoon holding a scoop of hamburger helper above instant pot

Next you will add in 1 cup of water and 2 cups of milk to the mixture. Stir together.

sideways view of hamburger helper cooked in the instant pot

Then close the lid of the instant pot and set it to pressure cook on High for 2 minutes, making sure the pressure valve is in sealing position.

That’s it!

white plate filled with instant pot cooked hamburger helper

When the pressure is finished, use the Quick Release method to open the valve and let out the pressure.

close up photo of instant pot cooked hamburger helper

Stir together the mixture and pour into a serving dish for your meal. Let cool slightly and enjoy!

fork holding hamburger helper above a plate filled with more hamburger helper

What to Serve with Instant Pot Hamburger Helper

Although this recipe is pretty filling on its own, you can certainly add a side to make it a more balanced meal! I would recommend a side of veggies or a salad to go with it. Here are some suggestions!

instant pot cooked hamburger helper on a plate with fork holding some in mid-air

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Instant Pot Boxed Hamburger Helper

Just put boxed hamburger helper in the Instant Pot and it will cook it to perfection! Instant Pot boxed hamburger helper is so delicious and easy!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hamburger
Cooking Method: Instant Pot
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 Box of Hamburger Helper
  • 1 lb Ground beef
  • 2 Cups Milk
  • 1 Cup Water

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Instructions

  • Open package of ground beef and add to Instant pot on sauté setting.
  • Stir for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  • Season with salt or other seasonings as desired.
  • Next add in the hamburger helper pasta and the sauce packet into the instant pot.
  • Then add in water and milk. Stir.
  • Set Instant pot to High pressure with valve in sealing position for 2 minutes.
  • When finished, release the valve using the quick release method.
  • Stir the mixture together.
  • Carefully remove the pot and pour into a serving dish.
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  1. One day, I thought about doing Hamburger Helper in my Instant Pot.....Wowzer!!!! One of my better ideas!!!?.... says:

    5 stars
    …Yummo……?

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