Instant Pot {Pressure Cooker} Hamburger Stroganoff

Introduction

Instant Pot {Pressure Cooker} Hamburger Stroganoff is a savory, creamy classic reinvented for busy weeknights. This recipe rewards you with tender beef, rich sour cream gravy, and perfectly cooked noodles—all in under 30 minutes. Thanks to the magic of modern pressure cooking, you can enjoy deeply comforting flavors without hours spent at the stove.

Whether you’re feeding a family or looking for a fast, crowd-pleasing meal, this dish delivers all the coziness of traditional stroganoff with effortless, hands-off preparation.

Why This Hamburger Stroganoff Will Be Your New Weeknight Staple

By utilizing ground beef and the efficiency of an Instant Pot, this recipe outshines the classic with its simplicity and speed. There’s no need for fancy cuts of meat or endless simmering; you get fork-tender noodles and beef in a luscious, savory sauce. The secret is the pressure-cooked integration of flavors, giving you depth without the wait.

Essential Prep for Flavorful Stroganoff

To maximize flavor and keep prep efficient, use a high-quality ground beef and fresh aromatics. Annoyed by the hassle of chopping onions and mushrooms? Streamline the process with the Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for uniform cuts and quick prep.

Gather your ingredients, measure spices using a reliable Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale for accuracy, and have everything ready to go before you start up your Instant Pot.

Cooking in Your Instant Pot

The Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker takes center stage here, allowing you to sauté and pressure cook in one vessel, eliminating both mess and extra cookware. Browning the beef directly in the pot infuses the entire dish with an irresistibly rich depth.

A tip: Use a Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher to break down beef while sautéing, ensuring a perfect texture without overworking your wrists.

How to Make Instant Pot Hamburger Stroganoff

You’ll begin by browning beef with onions and garlic, then pressure cook with mushrooms, broth, and egg noodles. After venting, stir in a generous dollop of sour cream for velvet-smooth sauce. For best results, let the stroganoff rest for a couple of minutes to thicken and develop flavor.

Store leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for easy reheating—stroganoff tastes even better the next day!

Nutritional Information and Serving Size

This recipe serves 6, with each generous portion containing about 420 calories, 24g protein, 15g fat, and 46g carbohydrates (varies on noodle choice and add-ins).

Instant Pot {Pressure Cooker} Hamburger Stroganoff (Recap)

Creamy, savory, and incredibly quick—this weeknight stroganoff rethinks comfort food for fast-paced living. When you need a meal that’s both nourishing and nostalgic, you can count on this Instant Pot favorite to deliver every time.

Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker to ‘Sauté’ mode. Add ground beef and use your Farberware Professional Heat Resistant Nylon Meat and Potato Masher for quick, even browning. Cook until beef is mostly cooked through, about 4 minutes.
2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook for 2 more minutes until onions start to turn translucent.
3. Stir in the sliced mushrooms (chop easily with your Mueller Pro-Series 10-in-1, 8 Blade Vegetable Chopper for even slices). Sprinkle in paprika, stir, and cook for an additional minute.
4. Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Add egg noodles, pressing them lightly into the liquid (they don’t have to be fully submerged).
5. Seal the lid and set to cook at high pressure for 5 minutes. Once done, perform a quick release. Stir in sour cream thoroughly until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Let stroganoff sit for 2 minutes—sauce will thicken. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately. Store any leftovers in Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Containers for best results.

Cook and Prep Times

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

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This Instant Pot {Pressure Cooker} Hamburger Stroganoff proves that classic recipes can fit into a modern kitchen and fast-paced schedule—without sacrificing flavor or comfort.