Instant Pot Meatloaf (+Video)

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Instant Pot Meatloaf and Garlic Parmesan Potatoes is a whole meal made right in the electric pressure cooker. Tender, flavorful glazed meatloaf and perfectly seasoned potatoes!

A COMFORTING ONE POT MEAL

This really is The Best Instant Pot Meatloaf and Garlic Parmesan Potatoes. It’s an all-in-one meal and is so simple to make. I promise this isn’t an old school dry meatloaf recipe!

sliced meatloaf and baby gold potatoes on an oval plate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Why isn’t my Instant Pot pressurizing?

More than likely it is one of (3) things. First, the lid may not be properly sealed. If that little sealing ring isn’t on the underside of the lid just right, the lid won’t seal. Second, it could be that you don’t have the pressure release valve set to “SEAL.” This has happened to me more than once. Lastly, it could be that you don’t have enough liquid in your pressure cooker. You need at least a cup of liquid. Also, be sure you aren’t overfilling your pot. Don’t go above the line provided on the insert of your Instant Pot.

Why did my meatloaf cook faster than yours?

I tested this recipe using the Instant Pot brand pressure cooker. Some folks have suggested that the brands of pressure cookers they own are different from the Instant Pot and require more cooking time. So having said that, please use your judgement based on your knowledge of the electric pressure cooker that you own.

I don’t have an Instant Pot, can I still make this another way?

Yes! Try my Oven Baked Meatloaf or my Crock Pot Meatloaf recipe. You can even make meatloaf in the Air Fryer! You’ll have to cook the potatoes separately for those though.

sliced meatloaf on a plate with cooked golden baby potatoes with an instant pot in the background.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

baby potatoes
chicken broth (or water)
minced garlic
salted butter
shredded Parmesan cheese
lean ground beef (93% lean)
milk
egg
slices of bread
Worcestershire sauce
onion powder
salt and pepper
dry ground mustard
garlic powder

Instant Pot, Little Potatoes, garlic, parmesan, lean ground beef, egg, ketchup, balsamic vinegar, onion powder, garlic and ground mustard.

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST INSTANT POT MEATLOAF:

Spray the bottom of a 6-quart electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) with nonstick cooking spray or wipe it with a bit of butter. Add Little Potatoes into the bottom of the insert.

Pour chicken broth on top of potatoes. Stir in minced garlic.

chicken broth and new potatoes in instant pot.

Top potatoes with pats of butter. Place rack insert on top of Little Potatoes.In a bowl, combine all the meatloaf ingredients. It really is best to use your (very clean!) hands to mix this up. Nature’s best tools!

Place meatloaf mixture onto a sheet of nonstick aluminum foil. Shape the loaf into a rectangle and fold up the sides of the foil so it makes a little meatloaf boat (I think I’m gonna trademark that 😉 )

In a small bowl, combine meatloaf glaze ingredients and stir well.

ketchup and balsamic vinegar for meatloaf glaze.

Spread half of this glaze mixture onto the meatloaf (we’ll use the rest later). Place meatloaf on top of rack insert.

meatloaf and potatoes in the instant pot.

Place lid onto pressure cooker and lock it into place. Make sure the valve on the lid is turned to “Sealing”.

Set to manual high pressure for 30 minutes.

Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker 6-Quart.

After it is done cooking, move the valve setting to “Venting” (this is called a quick release). Be VERY careful of the steam that will quickly come out. Allow all of the steam to fully release before unlocking lid.

This next step is optional: Using oven mitts, carefully remove your ‘meatloaf boat’ and place it on a baking sheet. Set your oven to “High” broil. Spread the rest of the meatloaf glaze on top of the cooked meatloaf. Then slide meatloaf under the broiler for a couple of minutes just until it starts to bubble. Meanwhile, sprinkle Parmesan cheese and some dried parsley on potatoes that are in the Instant Pot and stir.

Remove baking sheet from the oven. Carefully place meatloaf on a serving plate using a large spatula. Then, gently remove the insert from the Instant Pot (using oven mitts) and carefully drain any excess broth from the bottom. Spread Little Potatoes around meatloaf. Then serve!