Instant Pot meatloaf with buttery mashed potatoes is delicious and so effortless, thanks to your pressure cooker!
Equipment
Mixing Bowls
Electric pressure cooker (Instant Pot)
Foil
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
1½poundsground beef(675g)
½cuppanko breadcrumbs(28g)
½smalloniondiced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
3clovesgarlicminced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
2tablespoonsketchup
1tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
1largeegg
1teaspoonDijon mustard
½teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
For the Potatoes:
1½poundsYukon gold potatoesquartered (675g)
1cupwater(or chicken broth) (240mL)
¾teaspoonsaltdivided
¼cupsour cream(60g)
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
2tablespoonswhole milk
¼teaspoonground black pepper
For the Glaze Topping:
⅓cupketchup(80ml)
1tablespoonlight brown sugar
1½teaspoonsDijon mustard
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine all of the meatloaf ingredients and gently stir together until well combined. (I like to do this by hand, but you can use a spatula or fork too.)
Shape the mixture into an 8x5-inch loaf and place on a piece of foil large enough to extend a couple of inches around each side of the meatloaf. Shape the foil around the meatloaf into a boat by folding up the edges an inch or so. (This will catch any drippings.)
In the Instant Pot, arrange the potatoes in an even layer. Add the water and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon salt of salt. Place the trivet on top of the potatoes, then set the foil with the meatloaf on top of the trivet.
In a small bowl, stir together the glaze topping ingredients until smooth. Spread a third of the glaze over the meatloaf.
Secure the lid and steam valve. Cook under High pressure for 20 minutes. Naturally release the steam for 10 minutes, then Quick release the remaining steam.
Carefully remove the meatloaf and trivet. Spread the remaining Glaze over the meatloaf. If desired, place the meatloaf on a baking sheet and broil for 3 to 4 minutes or until the glaze is bubbly and caramelized.
Meanwhile, drain the cooking liquid off of the potatoes. Keeping the potatoes in the pot, add the remaining ½ teaspoon salt, sour cream, butter, milk, and pepper. Mash the potatoes to the desired consistency. Slice the meatloaf and serve with the mashed potatoes.
Notes
Panko substitution: Substitute regular or Italian bread crumbs for the panko. You can also use gluten-free panko or breadcrumbs.
Use Yukon gold potatoes: They turn into rich, creamy mashed potatoes. And since the skin is so thin, you don’t need to peel them. If you want to use russet potatoes instead, you will need to peel them first.
Consistent meatloaf thickness: When shaping the meat mixture into a loaf, try to make sure it is equally thick all around so that it cooks evenly.
Let the Instant Pot meatloaf rest before slicing. Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes. This will give the juices time to redistribute and will also help you get neater slices.