Instant Pot Recipes: Beef Bolognese
Description
Beef Bolognese is an Italian classic that is sure to make your mouth water. This recipe is made with lean ground beef, herbs, and a rich tomato sauce. It's cooked in an Instant Pot, which makes it an easy and time-saving meal. Serve it over your favorite pasta for a hearty, delicious dinner that the whole family will love.
Prep Time
This recipe takes about 10 minutes to prepare. You'll need to gather the ingredients, chop the vegetables, and brown the beef in the Instant Pot. Once everything is prepped, you can move on to the next step.
Cook Time
The cooking time for this recipe is about 40 minutes. The Instant Pot will do all the work, so all you have to do is sit back and wait for it to finish. You'll know it's done when the pressure has released and the sauce is thick and bubbly.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 (2.5-ounce) can tomato paste
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- Grated Parmesan cheese, to serve
Instructions
1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and heat to medium-high. Add the ground beef and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, until it's browned.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, white wine, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
5. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to manual high pressure for 20 minutes.
6. When the cooking time is finished, let the pressure naturally release for about 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
7. Serve the bolognese over your favorite pasta and top with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
Notes
This recipe can easily be doubled if you need to feed a larger group. You can also freeze the leftovers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: 315
Fat: 10g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 8g
Recipe Tips
This recipe is great for using up leftover vegetables. Feel free to add any vegetables you have on hand, such as mushrooms, bell peppers, or zucchini. You can also add some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat. For a vegetarian option, replace the ground beef with crumbled tofu or cooked lentils.
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