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Easiest Casserole Ever


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

An easy and delicious Instant Pot one pot dinner with pasta, ground beef, tomato sauce, veggies and cheddar. 


Ingredients

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  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 medium zucchini, quartered and sliced
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 8 ounces cavatappi or macaroni
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the oil and zucchini and saute for 4-5 minutes. Move the zucchini out of the pot and set aside for later.
  2. Add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onion. Brown the beef for about 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease. Stir in the salt and pepper.
  3. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot. 
  4. Sprinkle in the pasta evenly. Add the carrots and crushed tomatoes over the top.
  5. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 4 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  6. Stir in the zucchini and the cheese.
  7. Serve and enjoy!
  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Instant Pot