Instant Pot Meatloaf (+Video)
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!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Spread half of this glaze mixture onto the meatloaf (we’ll use the rest later). Place meatloaf on top of rack insert.
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.
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!
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Instant Pot Meatloaf (+Video)
Ingredients
For the potatoes:
- 1.5 pounds baby gold potatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth, or water
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 4 Tablespoons ,salted butter sliced
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- dried parsley optional
For the meatloaf:
- 1 pound lean ground beef 93% lean
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 slices bread cut up into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dry ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
For the meatloaf glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 Tablespoon balsamic vinegar optional
Instructions
- Spray the bottom of a 6-quart electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot) with nonstick cooking spray or wipe with a bit of butter. Add baby potatoes into the bottom of the insert.
- Pour chicken broth on top of potatoes. Stir in minced garlic.
- 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.
- 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.
- In a small bowl, combine meatloaf glaze ingredients and stir well.
- Spread half of this glaze mixture onto the meatloaf (we’ll use the rest later). Place meatloaf on top of rack insert.
- 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. Note: If using a different pressure cooker, then you may need to increase the cooking time.
- 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.
- 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, add Parmesan cheese to cooked potatoes in Instant Pot. Sprinkle with dried parsley (optional) and stir well.
- Remove meatloaf 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.
Video
Notes
- 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. You may need to add additional time to your cooking.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
Originally posted: December 2017
Updated & Republished: April 2019
Made this and it was very good. I have an 8 qt Crockpot Express. I used brown sugar in my glaze which makes it sweet thanks for the recipe! I’m new to the instant pot cooking world and fast becoming a disciple!!
Thank you for coming back to comment Renee!
Renee did you cook it with the exact directions for the instant pot in this recipe i just got the crockpot express and would love to try this in it
How can I make the meatloaf without the potatoes?
This came out great even though I used a meatloaf mix packet from the store instead of these ingredients. Everything came out perfect!
Delicious. Very moist and flavorful.
Thanks so much Peggy!
Made this recipe tonight. My husband said it’s the best meatloaf Ive ever made.
You can’t see my Kathy but I’m dancing for ya. Ha! I absolutely love this – thank you so much for taking the time to come back and comment and let me know! 🙂
How would this work in a Crock Pot? Thank you.
I’ve never made it in the crock pot – just in the oven and the Instant Pot. If you try it – please let me know!
Made this for supper tonight. My picky eater boyfriend had 2nds! I used russet potatoes and mashed them. Will make.this again!
I am a newbie instant pot user. This recipe was easy to follow, and my family was fighting over the last slice of meatloaf. The entire meal was a complete success. Thank you so much
I’m made this tonight, but used ground Turkey. I didn’t have balsamic but will try that next time. I used red potatoes. I have the same pot. It turned out great. I’m a beginner on the instant pot , your detail instructions made it easy. Thank you
I am doing the same tonight. I just figured I would cut them to the size of the round small potatoes and go for it. I am also 2lbs of meat so I am adding about 10 min so the potatoes should be good and done.
Planning to make this tonight. It sounds delicious! Has anyone ever tried making this with regular russet potatoes cut into smaller pieces? I don’t have any small potatoes on hand, so I thought I could use the big ones and just cut them up?
If I don’t have the dry mustard, will it taste ok?
Hi Kristi – yes it will! The dry mustard just adds a touch of background flavor in the meat but you can certainly make it without it. 🙂
Is time frame still 30 minutes if I double the meatloaf recipe?
Hi Princess – I haven’t tested the time with doubling. If it were me though (and just guessing here) – I would probably add on an additional 10-15 minutes.
This is the second time I’ve made this. It is easy and flavorful. It is a huge hit with my family.
Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and leave a comment Marie!
Can you do this recipe with ground turkey instead?
Hi Chrystal – I haven’t tried it but I suppose you could!
How can I make it without the potatoes??
Just leave them out, put a cup of water in the bottom of the pot, then put the meatloaf (in the aluminum foil and small enough baking pan) on a rack insert so it’s not sitting directly on the bottom. Continue with the rest of the directions 🙂
Absolutely delicious!! I am not a big fan of potatoes, but these one were very good!! My husband also loved it, and I gave my sister and her fiance some to try and they both loved it as well!
Woo hoo! That is so wonderful to hear Naomi – thank you!!
Wonderful recipe!!
Could I use breadcrumbs instead of three slices of bread? If so, how much? Looking forward to making it tonight
Hi Connie! I’m sure you could but I haven’t tested it with bread crumbs so I wouldn’t know how much unless I did a test run. You may just have to wing it and estimate. ????
I used 1 cup panko crumbs and let them soak in the 3/4 cup milk while I was putting the rest of the meatloaf together. By the time I added the milk/panko mixture to the meatloaf mixture, the crumbs had completely taken up the milk. It worked just fine. The meatloaf held together, but it was also very tender.
I have made this many times and it has been amazing, except for one time. That one time I had to leave to pick up my daughter and let my instant pot do it’s own venting. The potatoes were mush and so bad! Lesson learned to always do the quick release for venting!
Thank you so much Mishelle! I learned that lesson the hard way myself when I was testing this recipe. I thought natural release would be better. I was wrong – LOL!
Amazing recipe! The entire family loved it. Thanks!
I meal plan a week at a time and hubby has requested this for next week too!
Woo hoo!! Thank you so much Cheryl!!
Made this tonight and my family loved it. It is juicy and savory, with just a hint of sweet. Will definitely make this again.
Making this for dinner tonight. My husband is a picky eater but he LOVES this meatloaf recipe!! I have made this recipe before and it is my go-to-recipe for meatloaf and potatoes in the Instant Pot. Thank you for this recipe.
If I double the meatloaf recipe do you know if cooking time would be the same?
Hi Lindsey, I haven’t tested it yet. But I would add at least a few more minutes if doubling. Just to be on the safe side….
this was very easy and very good! . i put the cooked potatoes in a casserole dish and put brown gravy and cheese curds on them, broiled with the with the meatloaf. was delicious!
The gravy and cheese curds sound so good!! Thank you for coming back to comment!!