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Midwest Casserole


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  • Author: 365 Days of Slow and Pressure Cooking
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes (plus 5 minute NPR)
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x

Description

Seasoned beef, potatoes and vegetables all in one dish! Make it in your Instant Pot or slow cooker.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 Tbsp dry minced onion
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 pound red potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 (10 oz) package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:

  1. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Brown for 5 minutes. 
  2. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot.
  3. Evenly add in the potatoes and then lightly sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. Add in the vegetables and the butter and tomato sauce. Don’t stir.
  4. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 3 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
  5. Stir. Sprinkle on the cheese and let it melt. Serve and enjoy!

Slow Cooker Instructions:

  1. Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the beef and break it up. Add in the onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Brown for 5 minutes. Add to the slow cooker.
  2. Stir in the broth, potatoes, vegetables, butter and tomato sauce. Lightly sprinkle with a pinch of salt and pepper. 
  3. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours.
  4. Stir. Sprinkle on the cheese and let it melt. Serve and enjoy!
  • Category: Beef
  • Method: Instant Pot