An easy to make, hearty dinner of cubed potatoes, ground beef, cheddar and crumbled bacon. Lots of delicious flavors in one pot. 

Instant Pot Beef and Cheddar Ranch Potatoes

beef

Tbsp dry ranch dressing mix

broth

(about 6 medium) russet potatoes

tsp chili powder

bacon

cheddar cheese

Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. When the display says HOT add in the ground beef. Break it up, add in 1 Tbsp of the ranch dressing mix and brown for about 5 minutes. 

Turn off the saute setting. Pour in the broth and scrape the bottom of the pot so that nothing is sticking.

Cut your potatoes into cubes. (I left the peels on). Add them into the pot. Sprinkle the remaining 2 Tbsp of ranch dressing mix over the potatoes. Sprinkle the chili powder over the potatoes. 

Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 5 minutes (high pressure). 

When the time is up perform a quick release by moving the valve to venting. Remove the lid. 

Toss in the bacon and the cheese and stir. 

Very easy and good. Whole family enjoyed it last week, and I am making it again tonight. I like that the ingredients are things we usually have on hand.

The 5 min. pressure cooking setting turned the potatoes mushy. Flavor was good though. May try less time.

Not sure what went wrong. Followed the directions exactly. There was way too much liquid and the potatoes were soggy, inedible really. Would have to modify the recipe if I made it again.

Made this tonight and it is delicious. The only change I made was I used small red potatoes because I had some and needed to use them.  Hubby took one bite and said this is really good. I Served with English Peas and rolls. Another winner!

I tried this today and it was very yummy! My appetite hasn't been good lately and this new dish tasted very good to me. My husband went back for seconds. It's a keeper! Thanks.

Made this one for dinner tonight, came out great, everyone even had seconds. Had 2 lunch servings left over. I used Red potatoes.

This was delicious! I couldn't find any beef broth so I threw in a can of condensed French onion soup instead. Soooooooo good!

This is the BEST recipe ever!  I live solo so like things I can have leftovers for.   I used water and Better than Bullion and I added a diced onion to the beef, cause I love that flavor.   The only time I had mushy potatoes was when I warmed things up.   I let it saute after the quick release to boil out some of the excess liquid.   This is a keeper!.

Very good!! May add some chopped onion next time.

Great recipe thank you! I’m very new to using my instapot, I see you said don’t double the broth if I double the recipe. Would the one cup be enough?  It was really good:)

Delish! I made my own ranch dressing mix (you can't buy it here in Australia), and kept to your measurements with it.  This meal hit the spot on a cool autumn evening after social distancing myself at work all day, which is exhausting! Didn't need to think too much, just throw all the ingredients in, push start and pour a wine. Thank you and stay safe!

This was absolutely delicious. I did not make it with bacon, and I subbed in French Onion soup for the broth as suggested by one of the other commenters. Super great! Thank you!!!

I am now making this once a week. I am new to the ip but this is by far my favorite so far

My family love this. What a great, quick and simple dish. I buy ground beef in bulk, pre cook and throw in the freezer in 1lb packs. Time it takes to cut the potatoes the beef is thawed and ready to throw in. Thanks for sharing! Fantastic!!

Made this tonight and my daughter who is normally watching what she eats had seconds. My husband couldn't get enough. I have to add this to my make at least once a week list and I was told that I should double the recipe next time.

I read the comments after and think I will add onions or green onions as well.  I served this with a dollop of sour cream.

I just used my instant pot for the very first time and this was the recipe I used. It was so good! I had 2 bowls and I’m trying really hard not to have another one.

Very good! And suuuoer easy which is what I wanted tonight. It was gone in a flash.

I made this once and it was delicious. I used Yukon gold potatoes but I cannot remember if I used the same cook time. I THINK that I subtracted 1 minute. Yukon potatoes cook faster correct?  Oh, I also added diced onion... Delish!

I made this tonight. I peeled my potatoes and cut them a bit bigger maybe because I was worried about them getting mushy. My husband doesn't like the peels too much and he doesn't like mushy potatoes unless they are mashed. This was a total hit with both of us! We loved it! So it will be added into my book of recipes we love. Thanks!

instant pot beef and cheddar ranch potatoes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Karen Petersen

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