Instant Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf
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Need dinner in a hurry? This Instant Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf takes our tried and true, super simple Old Fashioned Meatloaf recipe and turns it into an Instant Pot recipe!
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How to Make Meatloaf in a Ninja Foodi
Aunt Lou here.
Momma’s meatloaf always has been and always will be one of my favorite recipes. So much so that I made it into a crock pot recipe AND had a blast doing a cooking video of the crock pot recipe with Mikey. It also freezes well, so if you don’t need as many servings, you can always freeze some to have a quick dinner for later! It only makes sense that I would give it a try in my Instant Pot! You guys are gonna LOVE this! Meatloaf has never been so easy!
Instant Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf Notes
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Instant Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf Recipe
Instant Pot Old Fashioned Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup oats or crushed crackers
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 large onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup ketchup plus some for topping
- 1 piece aluminum foil
- 1 cups water
Instructions
- Mix together your ingredients (except the extra ketchup for topping and water) and mold into a loaf.
- Make a dent down the middle of your loaf.
- Place your loaf in a greased โboatโ made of aluminum foil.
- Top your meatloaf with ketchup.
- Pour your water in your 6-quart Instant Pot.
- Place your loaf boat in your instant pot (making sure the sides are much higher than the water).
- Place the lid on your Instant Pot and seal. Set on the meat setting for 30 minutes.
- Let it naturally release for 10-15 minutes. Quick release and serve! (If desired, put you loaf boat on a cookie sheet and broil on hi for about 90 seconds to 2 minutes to crisp up the edges and take your ketchup to the next level!)
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Notes
- Here is the crock pot version of this recipe: Old Fashioned Crock Pot Meatloaf
- We've tested this recipe in a 6-quart Instant Pot and 6.5 quart Ninja Foodi.
- Looking for more recipes? Ourย Recipe Finderย can help you find exactly what you need.
- Check out all our favorite recommendations for cookbooks, slow cookers and low carb essentials in ourย Amazon Influencer Shop.
- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish. The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- Finally, all electric pressure cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own electric pressure cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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Great recipe! i substituted crushed oyster crackers, bbq instead of ketchup, and added a tablespoon of oregano, basil, and parsley. Husband is part Italian and LOVED it ๐
Thanks for this recipe. I added Italian seasoning and 1 clove of fresh chopped garlic. Yummy. I used the instant Pot Meatloaf pan and it was wonderful.
That sounds yummy Diane! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe!
Good recipe moist and delicious turned out great.
I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! Thanks for taking the time to let us know. It really makes my day!
I used turkey meat and it was delicious. I canโt wait for my husband to try it. ๐
I’m so glad to hear it, Belinda! I hope your hubby enjoyed it as much as you do!
Made this for dinner tonight. I read on another site that I could cook green beans in the water underneath the meatloaf. They turned out great! I also used my mini egg bite pan for the first time for the meatloaf. Turned out GREAT! Thanks…
That sounds like a great idea Missi! I’m so glad it turned out so well for you! Thanks for sharing!
Aunt Lou
Trying this tonight. Doubled the recipe(kind of by mistake) and using just the rack instead of the foil boat. Fingers crossed it turns out!
Hi Brett!
I hope you enjoyed it as much as we do!
Aunt Lou
Did it work, I want to use the rack also.
Do you use “quick” oats or whole rolled oats? Either way, do you grind them up at all before adding? Thanks in advance! Sounds great and can’t wait to try it ๐
Hi Jessica!
We use “old fashion oats” for this recipe. No grinding necessary! They work as a binding agent to hold the meatloaf together.
Enjoy!
Aunt Lou
For ppl that dont like oats . Here something you can try . I use smashed corn flakes in my meatloaf. I use the generic corn flakes but you can use special k .
I use quick oat even in my meatballs and i dont gring them hope helps
I used 1/2 Thai sweet chili sauce instead ketchup in meatloaf mix. Really gives it a nice flavor
Yum! Great idea Shawn! Thanks for sharing! We love hearing how readers take our recipes and make them their own!
~Aunt Lou
Forgot to mention 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce was for 2 lbs hamburger
Thanks for the clarification Shawn! Sounds delicious!
Also was wondering, to use rack, but recipe says set in water correct?
Hi Carmen!
I haven’t tried using the rack with this recipe, but think that it should work. If you give it a try, let me know how it goes!
~Aunt Lou
If I double the recipe, do I need to double the time? I’m new to Insta Pot, so not sure what to do.
Hi Tonya!
I haven’t tried doubling this recipe. We test every recipe before posting it, especially with the Instant Pot, and don’t like to make recommendations without trying it first. Be sure you use a meat thermometer when you try it the first time to ensure your meatloaf has reached safe temperature. If you give it a try, let me know how it goes!
~Aunt Lou
I did a 2.25 lb meat loaf and cooked it for 1:15, after a 10 minute natural release, I did a quick release and broke it open to check the doneness… it was perfect and tastes great!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it Patricia! Thank you for letting us know how it worked with a larger meatloaf!
When do you put the ketchup on the top of it? Im getting ready to make this now for dinner..thanks.
HI Vanessa!
I’m so sorry I missed your comment last night. Due to the high volume of comments we receive, we are not able to answer them all immediately. For future reference, you put the ketchup on top of your meatloaf right after you put your loaf in the aluminum foil “boat”. I have updated the recipe to show that. I hope you enjoyed it!
~Aunt Lou
Can you put your aluminum foil package on the little rack above the water or must it be in the water?
Hi Joyce!
I haven’t tried this recipe using the rack, but think it should work. If you give it a try, let me know how it turns out!
~Aunt Lou
First directions said natural release for 10-15 min, then quick release.
Printed recipe says quick release and serve. Which one is it? PB
Hi Patricia!
Sorry about that! I have updated the printed recipe to include the natural release for 10-15 minutes. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do!
~Aunt Lou
trying this tonight! thanks for making it easy!!
Enjoy!!
Great idea
Thanks Dorothy! We love it! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!!!
~Aunt Lou