Description
Cooking frozen beef in the Instant Pot is a quick and convenient way to get tender, flavorful meat without the need to thaw. Perfect for ground beef, stew meat, or roasts, this method transforms frozen cuts into ready-to-use protein for any meal.
Ingredients
- 1–4 lbs frozen beef (ground, stew meat, or roast)
- 1–1.5 cups water or broth
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, Italian seasoning, bay leaf
Instructions
- Place the trivet or rack inside the Instant Pot insert.
- Add 1–1.5 cups of water or broth to the bottom of the pot.
- Place the frozen beef on the trivet (for roasts or large cuts) or directly in the pot (for ground beef or small cuts).
- Seal the lid and set the valve to sealing.
- Cook on high pressure based on the type of beef:
- Ground beef (1–2 lbs): 20–25 minutes
- Stew meat (1–2 lbs): 25–30 minutes
- Roast (3–4 lbs): 60–90 minutes
- Allow natural pressure release for 10–15 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure.
- Remove the beef, season to taste, and shred, chop, or sauté as needed.
Notes
Use broth instead of water for added flavor.Drain and sauté ground beef after pressure cooking for better texture.Always check internal temperature: 160°F for ground beef, 145°F for roasts/stew meat.You can reseal and cook longer if the beef isn’t fully done.Let beef rest a few minutes before shredding for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
