{"id":"20bbc9b4-c5cd-4444-9b4c-28e843cfd956","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/20bbc9b4-c5cd-4444-9b4c-28e843cfd956","source_url":"https://damndelicious.net/2019/12/06/instant-pot-cheeseburger-mac-and-cheese/","title":"Instant Pot Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese","description":"Homemade hamburger helper! Quick, easy, budget-friendly, and tastes SO much better than the boxed mix. A family (and childhood) favorite!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT20M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT40M","image_url":"https://damndelicious.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Instant-Pot-Cheeseburger-Mac-and-Cheese_293.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 pound lean ground beef","item":"lean ground beef","quantity":1,"unit":"lb"},{"text":"1/2 medium sweet onion (diced)","item":"medium sweet onion","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1/2 green bell pepper (diced)","item":"green bell pepper","quantity":0.5,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"2 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":2,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 1/2 teaspoons paprika","item":"paprika","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon dried oregano","item":"dried oregano","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"3 cups beef stock","item":"beef stock","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce","item":"(15-ounce) can tomato sauce","quantity":1},{"text":"12 ounces elbow macaroni","item":"elbow macaroni","quantity":12,"unit":"oz"},{"text":"Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)","item":"Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"1 1/2 cups shredded medium cheddar cheese","item":"shredded medium cheddar cheese","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1/2 cup heavy cream","item":"heavy cream","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves","item":"chopped fresh parsley leaves","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Set a 6-qt Instant Pot® to the high saute setting. Heat olive oil; add ground beef and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; drain excess fat."},{"number":2,"text":"Add onion and bell pepper, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in garlic, paprika and oregano until fragrant, about 1 minute."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in beef stock, tomato sauce and pasta; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in cheese and heavy cream until cheese has melted, about 1-2 minutes; stir in parsley."},{"number":5,"text":"Serve immediately."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T10:10:27.10717+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T10:10:27.10717+00:00"}