Cheesy Ranch Beef Potato Bake

An Instant Pot dinner with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, smoky bacon, ranch mix and melty cheddar for an easy one-pot meal.

📝 Ingredients

• 16 oz lean ground beef
• 2 Tbsp dried onion flakes (or 1/2 cup fresh chopped onion)
• 3 Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix, divided
• 1 cup beef or chicken broth
• 28 oz russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
• 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onion. Brown for 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease. Stir in 1 Tbsp of ranch dressing mix.
2. 2Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
3. 3Add in the potatoes, remaining 2 Tbsp of ranch dressing mix, chili powder, cumin and green chiles.
4. 4Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
5. 5Gently stir in the bacon and cheddar.
6. 6Serve and enjoy!