By Becky Hardin
Published Oct 20, 2021
Juicy hamburgers are so quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot! Perfectly seasoned, these cheeseburgers are a breeze to cook in the pressure cooker and they are a great option when you need to get a tasty meal on the table and quickly!
The Best Instant Pot Hamburger Recipe
We are huge burger lovers here, always tasty and always a crowd pleaser! I was sceptical at first about using my Instant Pot to make them, but I couldn’t have been more wrong!
These hamburgers come out so juicy, flavorful and perfectly cooked, and I love that it’s a hands off method!
Perfect to serve for an easy family dinner , and awesome to serve to friends and family for game day !
Be sure to try my Juicy Lucy Turkey Burgers and Air Fryer BBQ Burgers too!
Why you’ll love this easy Instant Pot Cheeseburger recipe:
- QUICK: Ready to serve in 30 minutes , these homemade burgers and quick to prep and cook.
- KID FRIENDLY : If your kid is a burger fiend, they’ll love these! They can even help you out in the kitchen mixing together the burger ingredients and adding their own toppings.
- SO DELICIOUS : I seriously can not get over how good these burgers came out! The Instant Pot helps to lock in all of the fat and juices so they come out so flavorful. This recipe is a keeper!
These hamburgers are so quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot and they come out SO good! You are going to love this effortless way of cooking the perfect homemade burger!
How to make hamburgers in an Instant Pot
You can jump to the recipe card for full ingredients & instructions!
- Mix together the ingredients for the burgers.
- Shape into four patties.
- Wrap each patty tightly in foil.
- Add water to the Instant Pot and place the burgers on a trivet.
- Cook on high pressure and quick release.
- Top with cheese slices if using and place into buns with your favorite toppings.
These burgers are best served as soon as they are cooked, but you can make up the burger mix up to a day ahead of time and keep it covered in the fridge. Cooked hamburgers will keep well in the fridge for 4 days and can be reheated in the oven.
Any other ground meats like bison, chicken or turkey can be used in this recipe. It’s best not to use extra lean meats. If using chicken or turkey, use and instant read thermometer to check that your burgers are cooked through.
Absolutley! You can double or even triple this burger recipe! It’s totally fine to stack the burgers in the Instant Pot, so they are a great option if you are feeding a crowd!
Standard burger buns work great, but I love to use brioche buns for a bit of extra flavor and touch of sweetness. For a low carb dinner, they work great in lettuce wraps.
Serving Suggestions
These Instant Pot hamburgers are great served with potato, veggie and salad side dishes. try them with:
- Baked Sweet Potato Fries
- Shoestring Fries
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- Cheesy Broccoli Salad
- Creamy Coleslaw
- Crispy Homemade Fries
Whether you are serving them for an easy weeknight meal after a busy day, or serving them up to a crowd, there’s no bad time for these juicy burgers!
Tips!
- Don’t overwork the burger mixture. The ingredients should be just combined. Overworking can lead to tough and chewy burgers.
- Try this seasoning mix for burger patties for even more flavor!
- Be sure to wrap the burgers well in the foil. This will keep the steam in so that they cook through.
- Thicker burgers may need a couple of extra minutes to cook through , and thinner burgers will require slightly less cooking time.
This is such a quick and convenient way of cooking the most delicious homemade burgers!
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These Instant Pot hamburgers are a real game changer! They come out so juicy and tender and they require very little hands on time. Burgers just got even easier and even more delicious!
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If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ▢ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ▢ Sliced cheese optional
- ▢ 4 hamburger buns for serving
- ▢ Lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles for serving
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Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then divide into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into equal ½-inch thick patties. 1 ½ pounds ground beef, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Wrap each patty in a piece of foil, ensuring that they are completely sealed.
- Add one cup of water to the inner pot of a 6-quart Instant Pot. Place a trivet in the pot and stack patties on top.
- Close and secure the lid and pressure valve. Cook on Manual High Pressure for 12 minutes, then do a quick pressure release.
- Carefully remove the lid of the pot, then transfer the patties out using a pair of tongs.
- Open foil packs, transfer to buns, and top with cheese and your desired toppings. Sliced cheese, 4 hamburger buns, Lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles
Becky’s Tips
- Don’t overwork the burger mixture. The ingredients should be just combined. Overworking can lead to tough and chewy burgers.
- Be sure to wrap the burgers well in the foil. This will keep the steam in so that they cook through.
- Thicker burgers may need a couple of extra minutes to cook through, and thinner burgers will require slightly less cooking time.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Instant Pot Hamburgers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Sliced cheese optional
- 4 hamburger buns for serving
- Lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well, then divide into 4 equal portions. Form each portion into equal ½-inch thick patties. 1 ½ pounds ground beef, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Wrap each patty in a piece of foil, ensuring that they are completely sealed.
- Add one cup of water to the inner pot of a 6-quart Instant Pot. Place a trivet in the pot and stack patties on top.
- Close and secure the lid and pressure valve. Cook on Manual High Pressure for 12 minutes, then do a quick pressure release.
- Carefully remove the lid of the pot, then transfer the patties out using a pair of tongs.
- Open foil packs, transfer to buns, and top with cheese and your desired toppings. Sliced cheese, 4 hamburger buns, Lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, pickles
Video
Notes
- Don’t overwork the burger mixture. The ingredients should be just combined. Overworking can lead to tough and chewy burgers.
- Be sure to wrap the burgers well in the foil. This will keep the steam in so that they cook through.
- Thicker burgers may need a couple of extra minutes to cook through, and thinner burgers will require slightly less cooking time.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
