Instant Pot Meat Bread Easy Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What meats can be cooked in an Instant Pot? ›

Popular Cuts to Use with the Instant Pot

Think pot roasts, stew meat, or even slices typically used in one-pot meals. Cook time is significantly less in a multi-cooker. We recommend cuts from the chuck or round, or any that you would first brown or sauté before combining with other ingredients.

The Instant Pot is a versatile cooking tool that can handle a variety of meats. You can cook beef, pork, chicken, lamb, and even certain cuts of fish in an Instant Pot. Just ensure that the meat is suitable for pressure cooking, and adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Put meat on the bottom

It's not just pasta that should be on top – order matters with the instant pot. In general, it works out best if you put meat on the bottom. Here's why – anything that has sugars in it can burn if cooked too long.

When making meatloaf, the recipe will tell you about how long to bake it. But it might not also tell you what the internal temperature of the meatloaf should be when it's completely cooked and safe to eat: 160 degrees F. A recipe won't necessarily take into account your oven, your pan and how you shaped the loaf.

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

It is safe to cook frozen food in a pressure cooker because it uses pressure to move food through the "Danger Zone" quickly. As a result, you don't run into the issues that you would find by cooking frozen food in a slow cooker, where it can stay too long in the Danger Zone and could become unsafe.

Pressure cookers require liquid, usually water, to generate steam. “Jiggle top” cookers need a minimum of one cup of water, while valve cookers need at least half a cup. Put food in the cooker first, then add water.

No steam is created: Water is necessary to create steam, which builds up pressure in the pressure cooker. Without water, there is no steam to build up pressure, and the cooker will not function properly.

The most traditional meatloaf binder is probably torn up bread soaked in milk, but you can also use bread crumbs, Panko, dehydrated potato (instant mashed potatoes), or just about any other grain.

Should I cook my meatloaf covered or uncovered? The meatloaf can be cooked uncovered. However, if you are concerned about it burning, you can cover the meatloaf with foil for the first 45 minutes and uncover it for the final 15 minutes to allow the meatloaf to brown on top.

Why is my meatloaf mushy? ›

One of the most common reasons meatloaf is watery is an overabundance of liquid ingredients. Adding broth, milk, or eggs can enhance flavor and moisture, but too much can lead to a soupy consistency. Use these ingredients sparingly, and consider adding breadcrumbs or oats to absorb excess moisture.

The meat loaf's internal temperature should register 160°F when the thermometer is inserted into the center. Alternatively, use an oven-safe thermometer that can be placed in the meatloaf before it goes into the oven.

The best way to know when a meatloaf is done is by checking its internal temperature; as soon as it hits 155°F, you can pull it from the oven.

When using ground beef, the lowest a meatloaf internal temp should be before eating is at least 160 degrees Fahrenheit. However, some choose to make their meatloaf out of ground turkey instead. If you decide to take this approach, the temperature at which the meatloaf is done is 165 degrees Fahrenheit, not 160.

The USDA recommends cooking ground meat, including meatloaf, to an internal temperature of at least 160°F (71°C) to ensure it's safe to eat.