How to Make Instant Pot® Tomato and Beef Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

This Instant Pot® Tomato and Beef Sauce is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy evening meal with the family. The combination of tender ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and savory herbs and spices creates a comforting and satisfying meal that is sure to please even the pickiest of eaters.

Using an Instant Pot® to make this sauce allows for a quick and easy cooking process, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen....

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ¼ cup dry red wine
  • 1 (24 ounce) container crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes, crushed with a fork
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Select Saute function and adjust the setting to low. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and crumbly, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Add onion, garlic, and Italian seasoning to the pot and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Turn Saute function off.
  • Select Saute function again and adjust the setting to high heat. Saute for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, stirring infrequently to allow brown bits to form on the bottom of the pot. Pour in red wine to deglaze. Add both tomatoes and browned beef mixture; stir to combine.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Release any additional pressure carefully using the quick-release method, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Add lemon juice and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 758mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 775mg