Instant Pot Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 1/2 pounds yukon gold potatoes (quartered, no need to peel)
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup milk (warmed, whole milk is best, or cream)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% or 93% lean)
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Prepare Potatoes ---

2. 2

   Pour the 1 cup of water into the Instant Pot inner pot. Add the potatoes to the pot and arrange them in an even layer as best you can.

3. 3

   Lightly spray the Instant Pot metal trivet with cooking spray and place on top of the potatoes. If you do not have a metal trivet, you can place the meatloaf on top of a piece of foil and set the foil on top of the potatoes.

4. 4

   --- Make the Meatloaf ---

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine the eggs, onion, garlic, Panko breadcrumbs, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Use a fork to mix until well combined.

6. 6

   Add the ground beef to the bowl. Use your hands to combine the ground beef with the other ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful to not overwork the meat as this can make the meatloaf tough.

7. 7

   Shape the beef mixture into a loaf shape that is approximately 8 inches long, 5 inches wide and 1 ¾ inches tall. Place meatloaf on top of the trivet in the Instant Pot.

8. 8

   --- Pressure Cook ---

9. 9

   Close the lid and move the steam release valve to the sealing position.

10. 10

    Pressure cook at high pressure for 30 minutes. The Instant Pot will take about 15 minutes to reach pressure and then the cook time will begin counting down.

11. 11

    When the cook time ends, allow the pot to naturally release for 10 minutes by leaving the Instant Pot alone. After 10 minutes, carefully move the valve to the venting position. Once all of the steam has escaped, open the lid.

12. 12

    --- Make Sauce & Broil Meatloaf ---

13. 13

    Preheat oven broiler.

14. 14

    Transfer the meatloaf (you can move it on top of the trivet) to a rimmed baking sheet. Use an instant read thermometer to test that the internal temperature of the center of the meatloaf has reached at least 160° F.*

15. 15

    Prepare the meatloaf sauce by whisking together the ketchup, brown sugar and apple cider vinegar in a medium bowl. Reserve half of the sauce for serving, and spread the other half over the top of the meatloaf.

16. 16

    Broil meatloaf in the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the top of the meatloaf starts to brown and caramelize.

17. 17

    --- Drain & Mash Potatoes ---

18. 18

    Meanwhile, drain the potatoes well in a colander and return to the dry Instant Pot inner pot. Add the butter and use a potato masher to mash the potatoes.

19. 19

    Stir in the milk, salt, pepper. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.

20. 20

    Slice meatloaf and serve with reserved meatloaf sauce and mashed potatoes.