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    Instant Pot Sloppy Joes That Take Under 30 Minutes

    Published: Feb 1, 2022 · By: Brendan Cunningham

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    These Instant Pot sloppy joes are rich & saucy, and they have the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy deliciousness. Plus, this Instant Pot recipe is just such a quick and easy dinner recipe the whole family will love - yep, even the kids. Not to mention, this sloppy joe recipe is made with simple ingredients, and comes together in under 30 minutes!

    A sloppy Joe on a piece of parchment paper on a gray plate. The gray plate is on a white counter behind it is a white bowl filled with sloppy Joes.

    THE BEST INSTANT POT SLOPPY JOES

    Now I don't know about you, but I think sloppy joes are such a nostalgic meal. There's just something about biting into a warm and saucy sloppy joe that takes me right back to my childhood.

    And, if you're the same way, then you're going to love this recipe. These Instant Pot sloppy joes have everything you love from the classic version and then some.

    The meat is tender and juicy and it's covered in a rich sauce that has the perfect balance of flavors - it's not too sweet, and not too tangy. 

    Table of Contents
    • THE BEST INSTANT POT SLOPPY JOES
      • INGREDIENTS
      • HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT SLOPPY JOES
        • STEP 1: SAUTE
        • STEP 2: PRESSURE COOK
      • HOW TO STORE SLOPPY JOES
        • REHEATING SLOPPY JOES
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP
    • OTHER INSTANT POT RECIPES

    Then, the meat is put between buttery soft hamburger buns that soak up all that tasty sloppy joe sauce and hold everything in place. Well, as much as possible anyway - I mean, they're called sloppy joes for a reason!

    Now, speaking from experience, if you serve these for a family dinner, everyone will be asking you to do sloppy joes Instant Pot style on a regular basis - so, uh, don't hesitate to pass this recipe along to 'em!

    The good thing about this recipe though is that you can make 4 - or more - of these homemade sloppy joes with simple pantry staples in less than 30 minutes!

    And if you want to kick this recipe up a notch, you can also prepare some coleslaw to serve alongside it. The coleslaw recipe only takes 10 minutes to make, so you can make it while the sloppy joes are cooking!

    A sloppy Joe on a piece of parchment paper on a gray plate. Behind it is part of our bowl filled with sloppy Joes.

    INGREDIENTS

    Again, these Instant Pot sloppy joes are made with basic ingredients that you can find anywhere.

    Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if you have all the ingredients for this sloppy joe recipe right now!

    So, here's a look at everything you'll need:

    • 2 tbsp. Butter
    • 1 cup Onion, chopped 
    • ½ cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped
    • 1 tbsp. Garlic Powder
    • 1 lb. Ground Beef
    • ¼ cup BBQ Sauce
    • ¼ cup Ketchup
    • 2 tbsp. Tomato Paste
    • 3 tbsp. Brown Sugar
    • Salt and Pepper
    • A few drops of liquid smoke (optional)
    • 4 Brioche Buns

    What did I tell ya, pretty simple stuff, right? And the star of this recipe is the sloppy joe sauce, so make sure you don't leave out any of the ingredients to make it.

    And you can use many of these ingredients to make my chicken meatloaf. So you'll want to check that recipe out next!

    A white bowl on the white counter filled with sloppy Joes. There is a spoon hovering over the bowl spoon in some sloppy Joe into the bowl. Behind the bowl is a brioche bun on a piece of parchment paper on a gray plate.

    HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT SLOPPY JOES

    These Instant Pot sloppy joes are probably one of the easiest and quickest meals you'll ever make. 

    All you really have to do is prep the ingredients and give them a quick sauté - which will only take about 10 minutes - then let the pressure cooker do the rest!

    So, let's not waste any more time and dive into the good stuff.

    STEP 1: SAUTE

    First, start the Instant Pot on sauté mode and add your butter, garlic powder, chopped onion, and green bell pepper. Then Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.

    Next, while still on sauté mode, add your ground beef and break up any large chunks with a wooden spoon.

    Then continue cooking on sauté until the meat starts to brown, and then add the BBQ sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.

    A four way split picture showing how to make sloppy joes in an instant pot.

    STEP 2: PRESSURE COOK

    After adding those ingredients, close the lid and set your Instant Pot to cook at low pressure for 20 minutes.

    When your Instant Pot is done cooking, release the steam by turning the valve knob from the sealed to venting position using an oven mitt. 

    Then when the valve drops down, open the lid and add a few drops of liquid smoke if you want a more smokey flavor. 

    Once your sloppy joes are ready, scoop them onto the brioche buns, and enjoy! 

    A gray plate with a piece of parchment paper on it with the bottom of a brioche bun on top. My hand is spooning some sloppy Joe on to the barn. Behind the plate on the white counter is a white bowl filled with sloppy Joes.

    HOW TO STORE SLOPPY JOES

    These Instant Pot sloppy joes make fantastic leftovers, and they're just as delicious warmed up as they are freshly cooked.

    But fair warning, if you want extras for the next few days, you'll want to make more than the recipe suggests because these sloppy joes disappear fast!

    Anyways, your leftover sloppy joes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. And it goes without saying - you should only add your sloppy joes to the brioche buns if you're going to serve them immediately.

    Also, these Instant Pot sloppy joes freeze really well. Whip up a double or triple batch, and you can freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months for future last-minute dinners!

    A sloppy Joe on two pieces of parchment paper spread across a gray plate. The plate is on the white counter and behind the plate is part of a white bowl filled the sloppy Joes.

    REHEATING SLOPPY JOES

    I think the best way to heat up sloppy joes at home is by putting them on the sauté mode in the Instant Pot - they'll taste just as good as they did freshly cooked! 

    Of course, you can also add them to a pan on the stovetop and sauté until warm.

    Or, if you're in a rush, you can heat them in the microwave for about 40 seconds or until they reach your desired temperature.

    And if you're reheating your frozen sloppy joe, just make sure you thaw them in the fridge before reheating. 

    A sloppy Joe on a piece of parchment paper on a gray plate. The gray plate is on a white counter behind it is a white bowl filled with sloppy Joes.

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP

    So that's how to make homemade Instant Pot sloppy joes! This quick and easy recipe is out of this world delicious, insanely easy to make, and super satisfying to eat.

    It's a great meal to make for family dinners and small gatherings because it's always a guaranteed hit with both kids and adults! Also, since the leftovers store so well, you can make these for meal prep for the week, or as a pre-made dinner option - we do that quite often ourselves.

    Well, I hope you like this Instant Pot sloppy joe recipe as much as I/we do. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how it turned out! 

    OTHER INSTANT POT RECIPES

    If you like how quick and easy Instant Pot recipes are, we have a few more on the blog!

    Give one of these a try next:

    • Instant Pot Paella
    • Instant Pot Peppers & Sausage
    • Instant Pot Sushi Rice
    • Instant Pot Potato Salad
    • Instant Pot Chicken Tenders
    • Instant Pot Corn On The Cob
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    Instant Pot Sloppy Joes That Take Under 30 Minutes

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    5 from 4 reviews

    These instant pot sloppy joes are rich and saucy with the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. It is such a quick and easy dinner that's sure to satisfy the whole family. And this sloppy joe recipe is made with simple ingredients and comes together in under 30 minutes!

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 25 minutes
    • Total Time: 30 minutes
    • Yield: 4 sandwiches 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    Scale

    2 tbsp. Butter

    1 cup Onion, chopped 

    ½ cup Green Bell Pepper, chopped

    1 tbsp. Garlic Powder

    1 lb. (454g) Ground Meat

    ¼ cup BBQ Sauce

    ¼ cup Ketchup

    2 tbsp. Tomato Paste

    3 tbsp. Brown Sugar

    Salt and Pepper

    A few drops of liquid smoke (optional)

    4 Brioche Buns

    Instructions

    1. Start the instant pot in “Sauté” and add butter, onion, green bell pepper, and garlic powder. Sauté until the onion is translucent (around 5 minutes).
    2. Add the ground meat and break apart with a wooden spoon. Cook on saute until it starts to brown.
    3. Add the BBQ sauce, ketchup, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt, and pepper. 
    4. Close the lid and cook at low pressure for 20 minutes. 
    5. Release the steam, and once it is safe to open, add a few drops of liquid smoke if desired.
    6. Serve on brioche buns.

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
    • Calories: 515
    • Fat: 21
    • Carbohydrates: 53
    • Protein: 30

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    1. Mark

      September 11, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      These turned out awesome!

      ★★★★★

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    2. Martha

      October 09, 2021 at 9:38 pm

      Kids loved this recipe.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Tonya

      October 25, 2021 at 10:30 pm

      Perferct.

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      November 01, 2021 at 6:49 pm

      It was easy to make and they tasted very great.

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