Instant Pot Sloppy Joes
Description
A combination of lean ground beef and apple cider vinegar makes this sloppy Joes recipe slightly sweet and slightly tart right in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon avocado oil
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1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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1 cup finely diced onion
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1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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ground black pepper to taste
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1 1/2 teaspoons finely diced garlic
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1 1/2 cups crushed and strained tomatoes (such as Aurora®)
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1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
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1/4 cup water
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3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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1 pinch red pepper flakes
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8 hamburger buns
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4 tablespoons butter, or as needed
Directions
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Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add oil; tip Pot to coat bottom. Add ground beef, onion, and bell pepper; season with salt and black pepper. Cook and stir until vegetables are soft and beef is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
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Add garlic to the Pot; cook 30 seconds more. Stir in crushed tomatoes, vinegar, water, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, tomato paste, mustard, and red pepper flakes.
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Close and lock the lid; close the vent. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Meanwhile, toast hamburger buns and coat with butter.
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Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
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Serve on toasted buns.