Instant Pot Hamburgers
Ingredients
- 1 lbGround Beef
- 1 tspSalt
- teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tspGarlic Powder
- cup Onion
- 1 tspSmoked Paprika
- 2 tspWorcestershire Sauce
- 1 lbGround Beef
- 1 packetOnion Soup Mix
mix with the meat
- 4Hamburger Buns
- Cheese Slices
- Tomato Slices
- Lettuce
- Mayo
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- 4 pieceAluminum Foil or Parchment Squares
- 6 quartor 8 qt Pressure Cooker
- Trivet
metal rack for bottom of pot
Directions
- 1
Add 1 ½ cups of water to the inner stainless liner of the 6 qt pressure cooker (Use 2 ½ cups for the 8 qt).
- 2
Place the trivet in the pot also.
- 3
Mix all of the hamburger meat mixture ingredients together in a bowl with the meat.If making Version #2, mix the soup packet with the ground meat.
- 4
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal (4 oz) patties, 3 (5 oz) patties, or 2 (8 oz patties). press your thumb into the center of each patty to make an indentation.
- 5
Wrap patties in foil or parchment. The wrapping and cooking under pressure is what steams them.
- 6
Stack the wrapped patties on the trivet in a staggered pattern. Then place the lid on the pot and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.
- 7
Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button, or dial and then the +/- button or dial to select:12 minutes for 4 oz patties (7 minutes for a touch rare*)14 minutes for 5 oz patties (9 minutes for a touch rare*)16 minutes for 8 oz patties (11 minutes for a touch rare*)Cook times may vary based on the thickness of the patties and how many are cooked at one time.High pressure.
- 8
When the cook cycle is finished, let the pot sit for 7 minutes before releasing the pressure. Release the pressure/steam (that means turn the steam release knob to the Venting position right after cooking is finished).Or, if you do a Quick Release, let the burgers rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 9
Carefully remove the patties from the pot using tongs. Then unwrap them on a plate to catch the drippings, and make up your hamburger with all of your favorite fixin's!
Instant Pot Hamburgers
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About this Recipe
Sink Your Teeth into Easy Instant Pot Hamburgers
Craving a delicious, juicy burger without the grill or stovetop mess? Our Instant Pot Hamburgers recipe delivers incredibly tender, flavorful pressure cooker burger patties that will remind you of your favorite drive-thru steamed burgers, right in your own kitchen! This method is a game-changer for busy weeknights or when you want to make a large batch of ground beef burgers with minimal effort.
What makes these steamed burger patties so special is the simplicity and consistent results. Using your Instant Pot, you can achieve perfectly cooked burgers every time, locking in moisture and flavor. We combine quality ground beef with a blend of seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, finely chopped onion, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce or smoked paprika for that extra depth. For an even quicker flavor boost, an onion soup mix packet works wonders!
This recipe is not just easy; it's fast! With just 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, you'll have four servings ready to pile high on soft hamburger buns with your favorite toppings. Think melty cheese, crisp lettuce, fresh tomato slices, and a generous slather of mayo, ketchup, and mustard.
Tips for the Best Pressure Cooker Burgers:
- Don't Overmix: Gently combine your ground beef with the seasonings to keep the patties tender.
- Form Even Patties: Ensure consistent cooking by making patties of similar size and thickness.
- Customize Your Flavor: Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your preference. Add a dash of chili powder for a kick or some dried herbs for a different twist.
Get ready to transform your dinner routine with these incredibly simple, utterly delicious Instant Pot Hamburgers – a true weeknight wonder!