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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Instant Pot ยป How to Make Homestyle Meatloaf in an Instant Pot

    LAST UPDATED: October 29, 2020 โ€ข FIRST PUBLISHED: October 8, 2019 By Toni Dash 83 Comments

    How to Make Homestyle Meatloaf in an Instant Pot

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    Instant Pot Meatloaf

    Instant Pot Meatloaf is everything you loved about your Grandmother’s meatloaf, with a zippier sauce and easier cooking method!

    Instant Pot Meatloaf
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    Instant Pot Meatloaf

    Meatloaf is a classic American favorite recipe. It’s comfort food at its finest.

    Pair it with a side of mashed potatoes and it’s like being wrapped in a blanket by a warm fire on a cold day.

    When making it in an oven the time and attention required can take longer than possible on a busy weeknight.

    This Instant Pot Meatloaf recipe takes care of that!

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    • Home-Style Instant Pot Meatloaf
    • Recipe Ingredientsย 
    • How to Make it Gluten-Free?
    • How Long Does it Take to Make?
    • Special Equipment Youโ€™ll Needย 
    • Pro Tip for Easy Removal of the Meatloaf from the Instant Pot
    • How to Make Instant Pot Meatloaf โ€“ Step by Step:
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    A blend of ground meat and some exciting spices, this satisfying main dish becomes an exciting recipe for the dinner table.

    Want to know a secret that makes it EVEN better?

    Making it in the Instant Pot! Pressure cooking the meatloaf makes quick work of dinner prep.

    It’s on the table in about 90 minutes with only 15 minutes of your personal time!

    No Instant Pot? No worries! Try my Taco Meatloaf cooked in a conventional oven (the recipe makes 2 too!)

    Home-Style Instant Pot Meatloaf

    This recipe is from The “I Love My Instant Pot” Gluten-Free Recipe Book” by Michelle Fagone.

    This pressure cooker meatloaf does not disappoint.

    The meatloaf has a blend of ground beef and ground pork with wonderful spices. 

    A tangy glaze creates a moist flavorful meatloaf in 35 minutes actual cooking time.

    This meatloaf recipe is perfect for anyone. Both those gluten-free and gluten-eaters can easily make the recipe for their needs.

    Recipe Ingredients 

    Home-Style Instant Pot Meatloaf ingredients

    The combination of ingredients are key to make this comfort food something exciting.

    • Ground beef
    • Ground pork
    • Chopped onions and
    • Red bell pepper
    • Eggs
    • Tomato sauce
    • Spices including smoked paprika and Italian seasoning
    • Old fashioned (non instant) rolled oats are the binder instead of traditional bread crumbs

    Check the recipe card below for all the ingredients (also shown in the photo above)!

    TIME SAVING TIP: use a mini chopper to prep the onion and red pepper.

    Want to lighten it up? Consider swapping ground turkey for either the ground beef or ground pork

    How to Make it Gluten-Free?

    This meatloaf recipe uses old fashioned oats for the binder instead of traditional breadcrumbs.

    It also uses Tamari which is a gluten-free version of soy sauce.

    An important note on oats for those gluten-free: oats themselves do not contain gluten. However the way they are grown can introduce gluten. Always select oats marked ‘gluten-free’ for your recipes if following a gluten-free diet for medical need.

    How Long Does it Take to Make?

    Total time including the Instant Pot coming to pressure would be (estimated) 90 minutes.

    Here’s the time breakdown:

    • It takes about 15 minutes to create the meatloaf 
    • 35 minutes cooking time
    • The meatloaf then has a 10-minute natural release
    • Followed by 10-20 minutes sitting at room temperature

    NOTE: Allowing the meatloaf to sit closer to 20 minutes to cool allows the slices to be released intact.

    Total time including the Instant Pot coming to pressure would be (estimated) 90 minutes.

    Platter of Instant Pot Meatloaf slices

    Special Equipment You’ll Need 

    • An Instant Pot (linked to the one I use)
    • A 7-cup glass bowl (linked to the one I purchased for this recipe and is shown in the photos)

    Pro Tip for Easy Removal of the Meatloaf from the Instant Pot

    When the cooking and release cycles are over, there is still steam present after opening the Instant Pot. The glass bowl will also be hot.

    Use a kitchen towel. I allowed the steam to clear for a few minutes then used a kitchen towel to safely grab both sides. There isn’t much space between the sides of the bowl and the Instant Pot. This makes grabbing with oven mitts trickier.

    Homemade foil sling. Another option is to create a homemade foil sling. The instructions can be found in this Instant Pot Cheesecake recipe card. 

    The sling is used to lower the meatloaf into the Instant Pot and out when it is done. NOTE: the sling stays in the Instant Pot during cooking.

    How to Make Instant Pot Meatloaf – Step by Step:

    For a detailed printable recipe, refer to the recipe card at the end of the blog post.

    Home-style Instant Pot Meatloaf glaze
    • Combine the glaze ingredients in a bowl and set aside (photo 1).
    • In a large bowl combine all the meatloaf ingredients (photos 2) with your hands (photo 3).
    • Gather a 7-cup glass bowl, the meatloaf and glaze (photo 4).
    home-style instant pot meatloaf steps 2-5
    • Form a ball and flatten the top of the meatloaf. Place the meatloaf in a 7-cup glass bowl (used instead of a traditional loaf pan) and brush the meatloaf on top with half of the glaze (photo 5).
    • Add the water to the Instant Pot and insert the steaming rack (photo 6).
    • Place the glass bowl with the meatloaf on the rack (photo 7). Lock the lid.
    home-style instant pot meatloaf steps 6-7
    • Press the ‘MEAT’ button and cook on High Pressure for 35 minutes (the default time).
    • When the cooking completes, allow a NATURAL RELEASE of pressure for 10 minutes. Follow with a QUICK RELEASE of any remaining pressure.
    Home-Style Instant Pot Meatloaf post cooking
    The meatloaf cooling for 10-20 minutes just out of the Instant Pot
    • Unlock the lid and carefully remove the bowl with the meatloaf (note: it will be hot and steam will be present). Grab the bowl from two sides with a kitchen towel to lift the meatloaf out.
    • Allow it to cool 10-20 minutes.

    Note: I found after cooling for 10 minutes it was still very hot toward the bottom. The slices did not come out fully intact either. Letting it cool a full 20 minutes is recommended.

    Home-Style Instant Pot Meatloaf post second glaze
    Meatloaf after cooking and second glaze
    • Gently pour out any excess liquid/fat. Brush on the remaining glaze.

    Slice and serve the meatloaf.

     

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    Home-Style Instant Pot Meatloaf platter slices

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    • Creamy Mushroom Instant Pot Pot Roast
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    • Jambalaya Recipe in the Instant Pot: Quick & Easy Comfort Food
    • Instant Pot Smoked Paprika & Garlic Chicken Legs
    • Mashed Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
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    Recipe

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    Home-Style Instant Pot Meatloaf

    This simple recipe for a comfort food classic is made even easier in the Instant Pot. Recipe can be made gluten-free or with gluten.
    5 from 54 votes
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    Course: main dish
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 Serves 4-6
    Calories: 525kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Glaze

    • ½ cup ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

    Meatloaf

    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 pound ground pork
    • 3 large eggs
    • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats gluten-free or regular depending on dietary need
    • ½ cup peeled and finely diced yellow onion
    • ¼ cup seeded and finely diced red bell pepper
    • ½ cup tomato sauce
    • 2 teaspoons soy sauce regular or gluten-free
    • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
    • In a large bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients (except water) with your hands.
    • Form mixture into a ball, flattening the top, then place meatloaf into a 7-cup glass dish. Brush top of meatloaf with 1/2 of glaze mixture.
    • Add water to the Instant Pot®. Insert steam rack. Place glass dish on top of the steam rack. Lock lid.
    • Press the Meat button and cook for the default of 35 minutes. When timer beeps, release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. Quick-release any additional pressure until float valve drops and then unlock lid.
    • Remove meatloaf from pot and let cool at room temperature for 10-20 minutes. 
    • Gently tilt glass bowl over the sink and pour out any liquid. Brush on remaining glaze. Slice meatloaf and serve warm.

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    Notes

    Excerpted with permission from ‘The “I Love My Instant Pot®” Gluten-Free Recipe Book’ Copyright © 2018 by Michelle Fagone, published by Adams Media. All rights reserved

    Nutrition

    Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 940mg | Potassium: 674mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 615IU | Vitamin C: 11.4mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 3.9mg
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    Disclosure: I received a copy of ‘I Love My Instant Pot Gluten-Free Recipe Book’ for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own. Originally published: November 4, 2018

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    1. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      July 15, 2020 at 10:15 pm

      5 stars
      Wow ! Love this Instant Pot Meatloaf! Looks like a perfect weeknight dinner! Yum!

      Reply
    2. Krystle says

      July 15, 2020 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      I was craving meatloaf, but its way too hot to cook. This turned out even better than I expected, can’t wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow on a sandwich.

      Reply
    3. Kathy says

      July 15, 2020 at 8:05 pm

      Meatloaf is a favorite of mine. I’ve made it a few times in the last couple of months. I have never tried it in the instant pot yet though. I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
    4. Dorothy Reinhold says

      July 15, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      I love comfort food meals. It is so hot here, so I am really glad that this can be made in the IP!

      Reply
    5. Sherry says

      July 15, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      This is classic comfort food that I haven’t made in years. I don’t know why I haven’t. I have to try making it in my Instant Pot. No need to heat up the kitchen.

      Reply
    6. Heather says

      July 15, 2020 at 5:38 pm

      You have given me yet another reason that I need to get an instant pot. This would be so much easier than the way I’m currently making meatloaf.

      Reply
    7. wilhelmina says

      July 15, 2020 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      This was a great weeknight meal! I am so impressed with this recipe!

      Reply
    8. Tara Pittman says

      July 15, 2020 at 12:27 pm

      With how hot it is here this is a perfect recipe. My husband would enjoy this for sure.

      Reply
    9. Beth says

      July 15, 2020 at 11:18 am

      5 stars
      Meatloaf is a definite in our house! We love meatloaf! My family will be so excited to try this!

      Reply
    10. Michelle says

      July 15, 2020 at 9:43 am

      5 stars
      This is seriously so brilliant! Meatloaf is my favorite and this is so easy!

      Reply
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