Instant Pot Homemade Hamburger Helper

Step 1

Turn the Instant Pot to the saute setting. When the display says HOT add in the beef. Break it up with a spoon (I use this tool*). Add in the onion. Sprinkle in the salt, pepper, garlic powder and basil.  Brown the beef and saute the onion.

Step 2

Once the beef is browned, add in the uncooked pasta. Then pour the broth over the top. Dump the canned tomatoes over the top. Don’t stir.

Step 3

Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes.

Step 4

Once the time is up let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then move the valve to venting.

Step 5

Remove the lid and stir in the sour cream and mozzarella. If you want to thicken up the sauce you can stir in a cornstarch slurry (stir the cornstarch and milk together until smooth and then stir it into the pot). Salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Scoop onto plates and enjoy!